Food Safety Spc.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Traveling is Involved for this position.
As part of our FS/QA team, you would conduct routine sanitation checks, ensuring that HAACP and USDA regulations are strictly
enforced. Providing technical expertise to track product from start to finish, and develop corrective actions when needed.
Under guidance of the plant QA Director, the Food Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating and maintaining Saratoga's
environmental food safety programs and projects including HACCP and Environmental Monitoring for both Bolingbrook and
Eastvale plant locations. Works closely with QA, Sanitation, Production, and Maintenance at both locations in evaluating and
improving equipment and facility condition for food safety.

Develop microbiology-related studies for understanding and management of product and process risks relating to Critical Control Point (CCP) validation
experiments.
• Provide and apply technical knowledge (data, literature, etc.) and leadership to assure that the manufacturing processes and environments are
microbiologically safe for the production of food products.
• Design of microbiological challenge and validation studies for food products (i.e. shelf life, cook validations).
• Evaluate and provide guidance on proper design of food plants to world-class RTE standards.
• Active food safety leadership in new product development initiatives
• Conduct and document data based risk assessments using technical, scientific, regulatory, and industry inputs. This include active review, interpretation, and
communication of recommendations for food safety assessments or investigations.
• Interpret sensitive food safety related technical information and provide objective science based recommendations
• Effectively communicate and liaise with plant quality and plant managers to problem solve, trouble shoot, and resolve food safety issues. This includes
education and technical information sharing to continually increase overall knowledge of plant personnel.
• Identify, develop, train, and support execution of food safety programs, controls, processes, and policies and procedures in alignment with industry best
practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain abreast of current and evolving food safety considerations and best practices.
• Lead general technical food safety projects for construction plants on an as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the
essential functions.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Food Science, Microbiology, Animal Science
or related field and 2 years' Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing environment, required.
• Functional food safety expert in RTE manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, food microbiology, manufacturing processes, food regulations, sanitary design and quality management.
• Ability to develop and execute statistical design of experiments to validate food safety programs.
• Experience or proven ability to apply science based technical knowledge to critical food safety programs (e.g. CCP and preventative control validations,
cook validations etc.).
• Experience in the management of Environmental Monitoring Programs (data analysis, trending, reporting, root cause analysis, etc.)
• Proficient in problem solving techniques
• Project management experience. This includes planning, scheduling and coordinating teams and activities to completion.
• Ability to work and interact effectively with all levels in the organization including Plant employees, Peers, and Senior Leaders
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:
• May have oversight of Quality Assurance Technologists. Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Quality
Assurance Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the job incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
duties and responsibilities or employees assigned to this job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate
resolutions.