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 BUs 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:

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 brandsincluding 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.

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