Manager, Food Safety

Barry Callebaut • Eddystone, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Safety Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of food safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role will focus on creating a culture of food safety within the operations, conducting training for staff, and ensuring that all food safety practices meet or exceed industry standards.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Deep knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, FDA, USDA, and industry standards.
• Active presence on the floor, influencing others and fostering a positive compliance culture.
• Ability to evaluate and mitigate risks within assigned areas.
• Skilled in updating documentation and driving projects to elevate standards.
• Experience designing, updating, and delivering training programs on GMP, hygiene, and food safety.
• Strong background in environmental monitoring, sanitation rules, and cleaning validation.
• Proficiency in analyzing data, applying quality control tools, and making independent decisions.
• CCP/OPRP validation: Solid HACCP foundation with expertise in validating critical control points and operational prerequisites.
• Skilled in MS Office; familiar with SAP, DMS, or other departmental systems.
• Experience in sanitation schedules, hygiene inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or similar frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop food safety policies: Design, implement, and manage food safety procedures aligned with global standards.
• Conduct audits and inspections: Perform regular reviews of food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain adherence to HACCP, FDA, USDA, and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with production and QA: Work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.
• Train staff: Educate employees on food safety, GMP, hygiene, and pest management protocols.
• Investigate incidents: Lead root cause analysis of food safety events and implement corrective actions.
• Review sanitation results: Monitor EMP and sanitation outcomes, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformities.
• Validate critical controls: Oversee CCP/OPRP and allergen validations to meet all requirements.
• Coordinate pest management: Partner with vendors to ensure effective pest control programs.
• Maintain compliance records: Document GMP adherence, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Lead food safety culture: Drive continuous improvement and foster a strong food safety mindset across the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature.
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager