Food Safety Manager

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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POSITION SUMMARY:

In a typical 24-hour production cycle, we conduct 30,000 documented quality checks involving ingredient/packaging, receiving, processing, and packing. That’s how much we care. Not only is Nestlé Purina an industry leader and at the cutting edge of pet food innovations that are revolutionizing the business, we’ve set the gold standard in quality assurance. We’re backed by a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, but more significantly, we’re grounded in a strong values system of developing high-quality products with unconditional integrity, passion, expertise, performance, and innovation.

As the Food Safety Manager, you will champion compliance with and strategy for all factory food safety policies, procedures and standards established by the company and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. In this critical leadership role, you will engage, empower, and supervise the Food Safety Department and ensure all food safety standards are met or exceeded. You will lead team that provides support to Plant Operations that will help facilitate continuous cost reduction and process improvement efforts using data analysis, problem-solving tools and techniques, and effective leadership at all levels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage strategic planning and daily operation of the factory Food Safety Department including coaching and mentorship of department members.

Lead factory audit programs to verify adherence to certification standards and regulatory requirements.

Review, maintain, and enhance factory resources to support personnel training and competency development, food safety, and quality management systems.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to set aligned standards and provide coaching around sanitation practices.

Support IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program management.

Oversee the Food Safety (HACCP) Plan, thermal processing, risk assessments, and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Manage adherence to ISO requirements and continually monitor external standards to inform internal strategy.

All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline.

5 years’ Food Safety experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment.

2 years’ people leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, military, or related environment.

The approximate pay range for this position is $92,000 – $137,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com) .

REQUISITION ID:

324200

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