Food Safety Lead

LOCATION: Belcamp, MD

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

Ingredion is hiring a Food Safety Lead based out of the Belcamp, MD site. The Food Safety Lead will be responsible for managing the Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Environmental Monitoring, GMP, Food Defense, and Food Fraud programs at the plant to ensure products and critical manufacturing supplies meet all applicable government and company expectations for quality and safety. This role will also establish critical food safety parameters.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Direct the planning and implementation of Food Safety Management System programs and procedures to ensure processes and products are safe and comply with government regulation, customer requirements, and company expectations.
• Manage Food Fraud and Food Defense Programs (inclusive of Intentional Adulteration).
• Manage and lead internal , customer, and third-party audits of the Belcamp facilities.
• Oversee the microbiology testing and environmental monitoring program for the site.
• Provide leadership, consultation, and direction to all departments on issues related to product quality and food safety. As appropriate, consult with regional and global Quality on programs and policies that impact operations to ensure expectations are accomplished.
• Ensure customer specification and audit requests are addressed in a timely manner. Ensure all non-conformances related to product safety and security are documented and addressed effectively prioritized.
• Ensures the Belcamp team is fully engaged in the food safety and quality culture.
• Support operations of the plant to ensure timely and proper management of product release, plant sanitation, food defense, and food fraud programs.
• Work with operational units to rectify any deficiencies identified in quality and food safety management systems.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring of direct reports to build their skills and decision-making abilities to achieve business goals.
• Direct the evaluation, development, and training of department personnel to maintain a safe, competent, and motivated workforce.
• Cultivate the food safety culture throughout the organization.

Qualified candidates will have: 

• BS or MS Degree in a technical field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing Quality Assurance and Food Safety Programs in a food manufacturing facility
• Experience with and understanding of FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements.
• Experience with GFSI requirements. (FSSC 22000 preferred)
• PCQI certification
• International HACCP Alliance (IHA) HACCP certification
• Ability to successfully complete (with passed exam) Lead Auditor certification to FSSC 22000.
• Meet the qualifications of a Food Defense Qualified Individual (FDQI)
• Demonstrated ability to lead change in a large Quality Assurance organization.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of motivating, training, developing, and managing people.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience with Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Sound technical ability and experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Good computer skills
• Experience with SAP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

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