[Hiring] Food Safety Quality Audit Specialist @Hormel Foods Family of Companies

Role Description

This position will report to the FSQ Corporate Manager of Food Safety & Vendor Compliance. This developmental role provides high visibility and skill development equipping the incumbent for subsequent roles in the Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) function, which will require a willingness to transition to roles of differing responsibilities and likely relocation.

• Holds responsibility for evaluation and auditing quality, sanitation and food safety systems of selected suppliers, co-manufacturers, warehouses, brand licensing manufacturers and Hormel facilities.
• Assists the FSQ Corporate Manager of Food Safety & Vendor Compliance and other team members in conducting sanitation and food safety audits at assigned plants.
• Has good working knowledge of pre-operational and operational activities. Applicable programs include but are not limited to HACCP, Preventive Controls, Allergen Control Program, Sanitation, Chemical Controls, microbiological testing of finished products, Environmental Swabbing Programs, etc.
• Must have an understanding of Regulatory requirements (e.g. USDA, FDA, EPA, etc.) relating to sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Food Safety.
• Must be willing and capable of taking on project work as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree.
• A record of at least 2 years of successful plant FSQ experience.
• Plant food safety and quality sanitation experience and responsibility.
• A pattern of initiative.
• A pattern of leadership.
• Strong problem-solving, decision making, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 70 - 90%.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in food science, biology, microbiology, animal science, or mathematics (preferred).

Benefits

• Base pay range is between $82,500 - $115,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Discretionary annual merit increases.
• Bonuses.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.
• More benefits available.