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Food Safety & Compliance Expert (Corporate Headquarters Opportunity)

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Food Safety & Compliance Expert (Corporate Headquarters Opportunity)

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This range is provided by Ferrara. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,325.00/yr - $112,455.00/yr

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Diverse Talent. Innovative Products. Sweet Careers.

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

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Amazing opportunity at our beautiful corporate headquarters in the Old Post Office in Chicago. Conveniently located to train lines with beautiful amenities. The Food Safety & Compliance Expert works with the Food Safety Director to design, implement, and manage corporate food safety programs for ingredients and packaging. The Food Safety & Compliance Expert works with the Regulatory team to ensure compliance with applicable international regulations for ingredients, finished products, and food-contact packaging materials.

Ways you will make a difference

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Conducts risk assessments for all new ingredients, products, processes and packaging intended for sale in internatinal markets.

Reviews existing product formulas for compliance with international food safety regulations.

Develops and manages Ferrara corporate food safety compliance programs including ongoing monitoring of the Chemical Contaminants Surveillance program and Food Safety Packaging Compliance program.

Keeps abreast of emerging international issues and regulations in food safety and effectively communicates to relevant cross-functional stakeholders.

Escalates to the food safety and regulatory directors all deviations in compliance related to global ingredients and packaging.

Ensures implementation of global food safety programs, monitors and trends food safety Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for compliance and process effectiveness.

Serves as subject matter expert for food safety during roll-out of all PLM projects, updates, and enhancements.

Leads quarterly share-out of global regulatory compliance updates with regulatory partners.

Perform other duties that may be deemed necessary and assigned by the Good Safety Director.

Skills that will make you successful

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

HACCP certified for both food and packaging

In-depth knowledge of international laws and regulations related to ingredients and packaging materials

Proven food safety technical experience in food manufacturing

Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Strong communications skills, both written and verbal, to effectively implement and facilitate adherence to new programs

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or other relevant degree

Minimum 5 years of experience in food safety

Proficiency in HACCP and FSMA

Strong knowledge of manufacturing and quality practices

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual/Spanish Speaking a plus

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.

Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManufacturing
• IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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