Food Safety Coordinator

Russell Stover•Iola, KS

10d

About The Position

The Food Safety Coordinator manages and leads the local site’s food safety monitoring and verification programs, working with internal partners including Sanitation, Quality, Operations, and Safety. The role ensures ongoing compliance with internal and external food safety policies, procedures, SSOPs, laws, and regulations. It also supports the site’s food safety and quality objectives through program oversight, auditing, corrective actions, employee training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The coordinator serves as backup to the FSQA Manager and participates in Lindt Production Way (LPW) teams and improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent work experience.
Two or more years in a food safety role leading people.
Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken, written, and read English, with or without accommodation.
Proficient working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, food allergens, pest control, and food safety principles at intermediate level or above.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
SAP/CRM experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects or initiatives at one time.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
Flexibility to work varied hours, which may include weekends or after normal business hours.
Comfort working at elevated heights, including conducting regular roof inspections.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shifts in colors.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification.
PCQI certification with document control experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee and verify food safety and quality programs, including sanitation verification, CCPs, and PRPs.
Support the site's food safety and quality document control program.
Lead the Food Safety Team, including annual program reviews and updates related to new products, equipment, and building modifications.
Assist in writing, implementing, and training employees on plant and corporate QUAs.
Conduct weekly GMP audits and self-inspections, and report trends to local management.
Support or lead third-party audits.
Manage and track non-conforming reports.
Lead or participate in root cause analyses and corrective and preventive measures.
Verify food safety and quality programs performed by departments and individuals at the site.
Lead food safety and quality initiatives and provide backup to the FSQA Manager.
Follow GMPs and complete required FSQA training and programs to support regulatory compliance, consumer safety, and plant objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture.
Participate in LPW pillars and teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Use LPW/TPM methodology to monitor and report production (PCS) and improve processes, reduce defects, and apply lean tools such as 5S, 5 Why, and Kaizen.