Food Safety Coordinator

FOOD SAFETY COORDINATOR

Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-time

Position Salary: $65K

Position Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday -Friday, Occasional Weekends

Position Location: Romulus, MI

Job Summary

With strong leadership skills that reflect the company’s core values, the Food Safety Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Food Safety program, Food Safety plan, pre-requisite programs, all food safety manuals, procedures, and staff training at the designated facility(s). The coordinator will support the Food Safety Director with requirements in relation to audits, facility initiatives, and will operate and adhere to a department budget.

Duties and responsibilities

• Co-chair of the Food Safety committee and facilitates Food Safety meetings.
• Liaise with outside vendors for support for all pre-requisite programs (pest program, janitorial services and cleaning products).
• Communicate with Supervisors to identify and support training initiatives for employees.
• Develop and implement the HACCP Food Safety program and support annual, second and third-party audits.
• Review the PrimusGFS auditing program requirements annually.
• Perform regular Food Safety GMP Inspections of the facility and ensure Good Manufacturing Practices are being followed.
• Develop, validate, and verify all operational checklists within the Food Safety plan.
• Create and maintain operational manuals.
• Maintain environmental monitoring program.
• Conduct internal program audits and mock recalls as required.
• Identify and ensure organizational training needs are met.
• Maintain a positive attitude throughout any adversity.
• High focus on customer service and cost reduction.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Requirements and Skills

• Post-secondary education in Food Service or related discipline required.
• Two to Three (2-3) years’ experience in food safety required; food manufacturing environment preferred.
• HACCP, PCQI certification and Produce Safety Rule required.
• Knowledge of US/Canadian Food Safety standards and legislation, as applicable, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety auditing schemes and organic growing and handling standards understanding.
• Computer Skills; Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone and in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail orientated, organized with the ability multi-task.
• Exceptional time management skills.

Working conditions

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.
• The job may require travel between location facilities.
• This job operates in a clerical, office setting.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• This job occasionally operates in a hot, high humidity environment where temperatures average 90°F.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; the employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods is required.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position may involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life Insurance

Salary : $65,000