Empresa confidencial is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Empresa confidencial is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Purpose of the position
As part of the Quality department, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The position drives the identification and management of food safety risks, implementing effective actions to safeguard consumer health and the business, while fostering and embedding a strong food safety culture throughout the site.
It is a 1-year temporary position.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Promote and assure total quality (product & service) by managing the Quality System
- Ensure success of customer audits and system audits together with the Quality Team
- Assure food safety within the production environment
- Perform quality testing in production to validate allergen and hygiene controls
- Raise the standards of quality in production
- Support and assist the Site Quality Manager
- Interact with Production personnel to ensure for safety standards
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Food Science or similar
- Experience in a similar job in the food industry would be valuable
- Fluent in Spanish and English (C1)
- Detailed knowledge of BRC standard and other relevant customer standards
- Accomplished auditor
- Auditing skills, HACCP training, eye for detail, good interpersonal skills, self motivation and determination, effective communication at all levels, team player, adaptable and innovative