Food safety coordinator (f/m/d)

PlantaCorp GmbH•Hamburg, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PlantaCorp is an ISO 22000- and GMP-certified German manufacturer of liposomal food supplements. Its production facilities and offices are located in Eidelstedt, Hamburg. The Food Safety Coordinator joins the Quality Management team and contributes to strengthening the company’s food safety culture. The role focuses on documentation, risk assessment, and quality systems, alongside hands-on laboratory tasks in microbiology and cleaning validation. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, food engineering, or a related field such as food technology, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical technology.
At least 3 years of experience in the food industry in quality-related positions.
Experience with root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys and fishbone analysis.
Solid understanding of GMP guidelines and other relevant food-industry regulations.
HACCP knowledge and experience conducting risk assessments.
Experience with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or other certifications in a food manufacturing company.
Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.
High sense of responsibility and independence; team spirit, reliability, and a solid work ethic.
Good English communication skills (B2); German language skills (B1+) are preferred.
General PC skills, including MS Windows and Office.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of European and national laws for food and food packaging.
Experience conducting audits or qualification as an internal auditor in the food industry.
German language skills at B1+ level.

Responsibilities

Verify CAPA effectiveness and support continuous improvement activities.
Coordinate and monitor HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP programs, including meetings and risk assessments.
Review and approve new raw materials, packaging materials, and suppliers, including risk assessments.
Manage quality management system documentation and internal change management processes.
Support the Quality Control department with microbiological analyses.
Support validation of cleaning chemicals and related cleaning processes.
Support certification audits, supplier evaluations, facility inspections, trainings, and food safety culture projects.

Benefits

Two free food supplements of the employee’s choice per month and an employee discount on all products.
Good public transport connections.
Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
Weekly on-site yoga.
Urban Sports membership.
German language courses.
Company events.
Weekly fresh fruit.
Daily coffee, tea, milk, and oat milk.
An international and dynamic team, open-door environment, and flat hierarchy.
Opportunity to implement personal projects and develop professionally.