Food Safety Manager

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Food Safety Manager and are actively reviewing applications.

We are a leading organization in the food industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet the stringent safety and regulatory standards. Our commitment to food safety is paramount, and we are seeking an experienced Food Safety Manager to join our dynamic team at our Louisville plant. As the Food Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our operations comply with local, state, and federal food safety regulations. You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our food safety management systems, fostering a culture of safety and quality throughout the organization.

Schedule: On-site, Mon- Fri, Daytime hours. Occasional off-shift support may be needed.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Manage adaptation, roll-out, and monitoring of Food Safety aspects by interfacing with Group stakeholders
•    Follow, for Food Safety aspects, local authorities, certifications requirements and all the external companies’ specifications that have an impact on the Plant
•    Assist with Food Safety and HACCP/ FSMA plans, and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), through a continuous risk analysis (leveraging on FS & Quality plant KPIs)
•    Define, in accordance to Group Food Safety, local authorities and other external organizations, necessary rules (local procedures) in order to guarantee product (workflow) traceability, to detect origins of Food Safety related issues
•    Take responsibility and guarantee training within Food Safety across all relevant stake holder functions 
•    Lead the management of Food Safety non-conformities, according to Group and plant procedures (following escalation guidelines)
•    Be responsible for Food Safety continuous improvement within the Plant
•    Support the implementation of new production lines or the production of new product for the Plant to capture all possible point of attention on Food Safety aspects (e.g. new allergens and cross contamination risk), performs risk analysis and identifies possible solutions

About You:

•    Minimum 4-7 years' experience in Food Safety within food manufacturing/production
•    Past Sanitation supervision is required
•    In-depth knowledge of sanitation processes & cleaning chemicals (concentrations, titration, chemical safety, etc.)
•    Ability to match or detect differences in color, including shades & brightness, ability to see details, ability to compare similarities & differences quickly & accurately
•    Ability to perform simple math
•    Aadvanced knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
•    Strong written & verbal skills
•    Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
•    Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & HACCP are strongly preferred
•    Knowledge of Kleanz system
•    Knowledge and experience with microbiological analysis
•    Knowledge and experience with Root Cause Analysis tools/methodology
•    Project management experience
•    PCQI certification highly preferred

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. 

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.