Food Safety, Process Authority

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

10d

About The Position

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here… This position has overall responsibility for the safety and stability of the Company’s shelf stable food products. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving the safety and efficacy of all thermal processes developed by Thermal Process Specialists in the group or by external resources or Process Authorities conducting similar work for Campbell’s products. The incumbent also provides guidance and oversite to the Thermal Process Specialists on the design of heat penetration and other thermal process establishment tests in difficult or complex cases. This person is Campbell's representative to FDA and USDA, is recognized by these agencies as an expert in the field and is legally responsible for the compliance of all processes to the regulatory requirements. The individual sets policies regarding Food Safety standards, testing protocols and work requirements for developing processes.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience in Thermal Processing, or a combination of Thermal Processing, Food Engineering, Food R&D / QA.
• Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in the Food Industry, with 5 or more years in Thermal Processing of Campbell products or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of food science, microbiology, engineering principles, calculus, computers, thermal process equipment and instrumentation is required.
• Must have excellent judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Master’s degree or PhD in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in Thermal Processing, or a combination of Thermal Processing, Food Engineering, Food R&D / QA.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves process requirements developed by Thermal Process Specialists and works with the Specialists to develop the appropriate supporting detailed process establishment documentation. Authorizes and files thermal processes with FDA as appropriate. Uses vast experience and expertise in thermal processing and Campbell Soup products in completion of these tasks. (30%)
• Evaluates process deviations from manufacturing by analyzing results and recommendations from Thermal Process Specialists' testing and decides on final disposition of product (release or destroy). These are critical decisions weighing safety of the product to the consumer against severe economic losses to the company.(10%)
• Sets Company policies regarding Food Safety standards for thermal processing including retorted, hot fill and hold and/or aseptic processing and Process Safety work practices involving testing methods, quantity and quality of supporting data required for process recommendations, data bases, process archives, etc. (10%)
• Sets qualification criteria for new products to be manufactured and qualification of new equipment. Makes decisions regarding critical control points which need to be monitored and controlled in the manufacturing process. (10%)
• Makes decisions regarding computer programs employed by the Process Safety group for thermal process analysis and automated systems used by manufacturing for deviation analysis. Manages change in these areas ensuring effectiveness, validation, and compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR part 11). (10%)
• Acts as a Thermal Process Specialist, when needed, for a business, brand or product, designing heat penetration testing, data collection and analysis, and calculation of process lethality's. Backs up other Thermal Process Specialists and Process Authorities in their work. (10%)
• Supports external PD and co-manufacturing initiatives by conducting thermal process audits/assessments and providing review/approval of process requirements and process deviations as required (includes final authority/approval on external facilities’ capability of meeting CSC and/or regulatory Food Safety compliance). (5%)
• Provides guidance and critical review of new technologies for thermal processing. Participates in external studies and initiatives in advanced technologies providing valuable insight into Food Safety requirements, validation procedures, regulatory compliance and comparative analysis for cost and quality justifications. (5%)
• Provides leadership to the Process Safety team through mentorship, guidance and direct supervision of one or more Thermal Process Specialists and/or Technicians. Responsible for assessing, retaining and developing team talent and continuous improvement. (10%)

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.
• Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees