Specialist, Food Safety and Sanitation

Mondelēz International•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$84,500 - CA$105,650•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures effective deployment of MDLZ risk based Food Safety management program from design to execution covering, Internal Manufacturers, External Manufacturers, Suppliers and Trade Mark Licensing agreements. Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date. Deploy Food Safety programs in area of responsibility (BU/Category/Corporate). Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety. Risk-based Food Safety verification for Suppliers, internal/external plants and warehouses. Support effective management of operational Food Safety challenges at factories including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities. Influence and partner with cross functional peers, effectively communicating how Food Safety supports our company values. Implement a Food Safety culture across the organization.

Requirements

Proven track record of delivering risk based Food Safety Programs to drive commercial outcomes, ideally within FMCG environment
Ability to influence Food Safety strategy providing operational observations and practical input that translates into significant business benefit
Collaborator who can land the agenda through working effectively across functions, geographies, and with partners both internal and external
A culture of restless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality
An internal network that allows for effective communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement
Four year college degree in agriculture or science related field, preferably BS or MS in Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Engineering, or related field.
Strong technical foundation and knowledge of HACCP and Microbiology programs (GMP, Pathogen Environmental Monitoring, Quality policies, etc.).
Sound product safety knowledge (understanding of microbiology) / food technology across product portfolio
Strong auditing, assessment, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date
Deploy Food Safety programs in area of responsibility (BU/Category/Corporate)
Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety
Risk-based Food Safety verification for Suppliers, internal/external plants and warehouses.
Support effective management of operational Food Safety challenges at factories including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities.
Influence and partner with cross functional peers, effectively communicating how Food Safety supports our company values
Implement a Food Safety culture across the organization
Provide leadership and expertise in Pest Control, Sanitation standards, Allergen management, and Extraneous Matter prevention
Lead sanitary design through direct involvement with project teams or by providing guidance to plant projects