Food Safety Specialist I

Printpack • Grand Prairie, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Printpack is seeking a Food Safety Specialist for its manufacturing operation in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role ensures that the Quality and Food Safety Management System consistently delivers products and services that meet customer and brand requirements, and that the food safety management system meets the requirements of customers, consumers, regulators, and registrars. The position serves as plant Lead Auditor and manages internal and external customer, FSSC, and ISO audits. Work is Monday through Friday or as needed to fulfill the Food Safety Team Program, with flexibility to work second and third shifts to provide training and verify food safety practices.

Requirements

• Experience administering a formal, standardized quality management system, or equivalent education.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, customers, and external auditors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess food safety risks, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, often under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating initiatives, leading teams, and facilitating meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience administering food safety programs and preventive controls within a food safety regulatory framework.
• A DMAIC mindset and knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Prior experience with food safety laws and regulations.
• Third-party auditing experience and understanding of audit processes.
• FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) experience.
• Experience with reporting and documentation.
• A college degree in a related field such as food safety, quality management, or sciences, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Plant Leadership Team (PLT).
• Participate in company-wide food safety and/or quality teams.
• Oversee the plant Food Safety Management System (FSMS), direct the Food Safety Team, and lead monthly meetings.
• Conduct daily plant audits and follow up with the PLT on food safety findings and corrective action requests.
• Consult with appropriate corporate offices to interpret applicable laws, food safety standards, certifications, company policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), supporting a clean and sanitary workplace.
• Provide awareness and in-depth training on food safety practices and requirements, and ensure the Plant Food Safety Team has relevant training and competencies.
• Work second and third shifts as needed to provide training and ensure food safety practices are followed.
• Coordinate Workday Learning for food safety-related training.
• Manage and organize the work of the cross-functional Food Safety Team.
• Generate reports and complete documentation to identify trends, educate the workforce, and provide required information to corporate leaders, customers, and government agencies.
• Conduct audits and inspections of plant activities and train others to conduct them; inform the plant manager of conditions that could lead to violations of laws, certification standards, company policies, or procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact and liaison for internal and external on-site and virtual audits, including certification-body and customer audits covering Quality ISO 9001 and Food Safety ISO 22000, TS 22002-4, and additional requirements; manage updates, schedules, payment preparation, and audit follow-up.
• Complete locker inspections twice per year and conduct HACCP, chemical, and raw-material reviews.
• Hire and manage contractors and consultants as needed to complete food safety activities on time and within budget.
• Manage the plant environmental microbial testing and swabbing program.
• Maintain working knowledge of customer food safety requirement updates and review food safety procedures and instructions to ensure they remain current and align with Operating Procedure Manual procedures.
• Enter and verify completion of root-cause and corrective actions related to food safety audit findings in Printpack’s eQMS.
• Follow position standard work and verify tasks are completed on time.
• Complete traceability exercises according to Mock Recall procedure requirements.
• Complete Mixed Copy audits and verify program execution and adherence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed