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The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Food Safety Facilitator to uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation within our Pilot Plant. This role is responsible for coordinating, verifying, and maintaining essential documentation for daily and monthly R&D operations. The Food Safety Facilitator will work closely with the sanitation and operations teams to implement and ensure compliance with food safety procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food safety protocols and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to maintain a safe and compliant working environment.



Your Impact



As R&D Food Safety Analyst your functions would consist:

• Co-lead plant self-inspections and AIB audits.
• Plan and execute the training of key personnel inside the pilot plant for the correct execution with the necessary knowledge so that the programs are managed according to the norm and to the requirements established in the standard.
• Coordinate and verify the daily documentation required on the production floor, including 5-minute inspections, raw material intake, identification labeling of incoming materials, cold room temperature logs, analytical laboratory material checks, inspections of susceptible raw materials and storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with monthly documentation tasks, such as foreign material, brittle plastic, and glass inspections.
• Collaborate with the sanitation team to oversee the housekeeping program and assign tasks in the pilot plant area.
• Verify the proper implementation of documented cleaning and sanitation procedures in the Pilot Plant facilities.
• Standardize and implement AIB-based documented systems in the operational areas.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to food safety, and update the documents accordingly based on any changes in legislation or regulations.
• Supervise the sanitation team, providing guidance and support in implementing the housekeeping program effectively.
• Maintain regular communication and provide reports on program compliance and incidents to the immediate supervisor.

Who Are We Looking For?



Experience

• Recent graduate with experience 1 year in similar positions
• A strong understanding of food safety principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to verify the accuracy of documentation.
• Strong leadership and people skills to manage the sanitation team effectively.
• Proficient in communication and reporting to keep all relevant stakeholders informed.
• Background in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a related field.

Differentiated competencies desired:

• Prior experience in a similar food safety role is an advantage.
• Commitment to providing safe and high-quality products.
• Soft Skills: Self-motivated, cultural inclusion, teamwork, leadership, self-driven, good performance under pressure, negotiation skills.
• Language: Intermediate - Advanced English
• AIB, HACCP and FSMA Knowledge (Experience desirable)

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.



What can you expect from us:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions and processes
• Organized personality
• Team player
• Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy
• Advocates for and embraces the use of new tools and techniques
• Problem Solving
• Seeks opportunities to strengthen digital culture through collaborating and sharing knowledge
• Track record of improving processes, leading projects and influencing decision-makers
• Has an informed opinion on digital trends, including fluency with specific digital technologies

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.