Responsibilities:

• Execute Food Safety Strategies, Plans and HACCP code practices in the manufacturing operation and ensure compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing site is capable to meet food safety requirements in terms of people, infrastructure and process/facility designs.
• Ensure traceability of ingredients, materials and finished product is effective and the tracking can be accomplished in a timely manner.
• Lead Plant Food Safety team and ensure Food Safety policies and code of practices are met.
• Design and implement IPM and Chemical control programs in the plant to meet FS requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years’ experience and proven track record managing food safety within food manufacturing operations, preferably for a multinational company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or Food Science with a strong understanding of microbiological risks in beverage manufacturing; Advanced degree would be a plus.
• Significant experience in dealing with microbiological and other food safety risks in beverage manufacturing including shelf-stable beverages; experience with low acid products a plus.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed.
• Proven experience in thermal processing operations including aseptic processing.