What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Manufacturing Safety Specialist position at Professional Recruiting IES/Liberty Staffing?
Company Description Professional Recruiting IES/Liberty Staffing is a staffing and recruitment firm dedicated to connecting qualified professionals with employers in specialized industries, including food manufacturing and production. The organization partners with companies that prioritize workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent product quality. By focusing on long-term placements and career growth, Professional Recruiting IES/Liberty Staffing aims to match candidates with roles that align with their skills and professional goals. The team provides support throughout the hiring process, helping applicants navigate opportunities and succeed in their new positions.
Role Description The Food Manufacturing Safety Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Romulus, MI. This position is responsible for monitoring and enforcing food safety and workplace safety standards across production areas, packaging lines, and storage facilities. Day-to-day tasks include conducting inspections, identifying potential hazards, documenting findings, and working with operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions. The specialist will help maintain compliance with applicable food safety regulations and company policies, support internal and external audits, and assist with safety-related training for team members. Collaboration with quality assurance, production, and maintenance staff is essential to ensure a safe environment and consistent, compliant products.
Qualifications
Role Description The Food Manufacturing Safety Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Romulus, MI. This position is responsible for monitoring and enforcing food safety and workplace safety standards across production areas, packaging lines, and storage facilities. Day-to-day tasks include conducting inspections, identifying potential hazards, documenting findings, and working with operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions. The specialist will help maintain compliance with applicable food safety regulations and company policies, support internal and external audits, and assist with safety-related training for team members. Collaboration with quality assurance, production, and maintenance staff is essential to ensure a safe environment and consistent, compliant products.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Experience with safety inspections, incident reporting, and risk assessments within manufacturing or food production environments.
- Ability to interpret and apply OSHA guidelines and other relevant health and safety standards.
- Skills in developing and updating safety procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and frontline staff.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for documentation, recordkeeping, and audit support.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheets) for reporting and tracking safety metrics.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or environmental health and safety is highly beneficial.
- Relevant certification in food safety, occupational safety, or industrial hygiene is an asset.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move through production areas and occasionally lift moderate weights, with or without reasonable accommodation.