Food Safety & Sanitation Specialist- Clif Bar

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Ensures effective deployment of MDLZ risk based Food Safety management program from design to execution covering, Internal Manufacturers, External Manufacturers, Suppliers and Trade Mark Licensing agreements

How You Will Contribute

You will:

• Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date
• Deploy Food Safety programs in area of responsibility (BU/Category/Corporate)
• Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety
• Risk-based Food Safety verification for Suppliers, internal/external plants and warehouses.
• Support effective management of operational Food Safety challenges at factories including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities.
• Influence and partner with cross functional peers, effectively communicating how Food Safety supports our company values
• Implement a Food Safety culture across the organization
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Proven track record of delivering risk based Food Safety Programs to drive commercial outcomes, ideally within FMCG environment
• Ability to influence Food Safety strategy providing operational observations and practical input that translates into significant business benefit
• Collaborator who can land the agenda through working effectively across functions, geographies, and with partners both internal and external
• A culture of restless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality
• An internal network that allows for effective communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement
  
  
  

More About This Role

What you need to know about this position:

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Experience in food safety management, including HACCP, Food Safety Plans, and CCP/OPRP programs.
• Knowledge of zoning, environmental monitoring, and allergen control within food manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite controls, hygienic design
• Knowledge of GMP, food allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal direction.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to act as a liaison.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work with a team to meet goals.
  
  
  

Education / Certifications:

• HS Diploma/ GED – Required
• Bachelors Degree in related field- Preferred
• 3 years of Leadership experience - Required
  
  
  

Job specific requirements:

• Lead the development and implementation of the overall food safety program, setting objectives, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and driving continuous improvement.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and prioritize food safety hazards, and develop strategies to mitigate them, including evaluating the impact of new products, processes, or regulations on the existing program.
• Serve as a food safety expert, providing guidance and collaborating with cross-functional teams (production, quality, engineering, etc.) to ensure food safety is seamlessly integrated into all aspects of the business.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive food safety training programs for all levels of employees, including specialized training on emerging trends, new regulations, and advanced risk mitigation strategies.
• Support the internal audits of the food safety program, ensuring continuous compliance with regulations and standards. Additionally, manage responses to external audits and collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure a high level of compliance, as required.
• Develop and manage key food safety metrics, analyze data trends, and provide regular reports to leadership, identifying areas for improvement and demonstrating the impact of the food safety program.
  
  
  

Travel requirements: None

Work schedule: Monday- Friday

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Food safety

Product Quality, Safety and Compliance