Food Safety Specialist

Location: Estcourt Company: Nestlé Position: Food Safety Specialist Qualification: Degree in Food Science or equivalent in microbiology or chemical Experience: 2 years' experience in Production Closing Date: 19 August 2024 Position Summary With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé is the world's leading food and beverages brand. We are now looking for a Food Safety Specialist to be based in Harrismith. In this role, you will be responsible for driving food safety-related activities in the factory, assisting in the implementation of food safety requirements, carrying out assessments to verify the efficiency of implementation, and developing action plans for further improvement. You will also carry out training, motivate staff, and drive the Continuous Improvement process in Food Safety Assurance. A day in the life of a Food Safety Specialist: Consult Factory Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and QA in implementing and maintaining GMP pre-requisite program requirements (GMP - PRP) and Food Safety level at site. Develop and implement training materials for improving Food Safety Awareness on the shop-floor level and in the field. Coordinate activities with the Pest Control agency and ensure compliance of practices and continuous improvement. Preparation and follow-up during plant maintenance repairs and upgrades. Advise Factory management on Food Safety Management issues. Audit and assess the level of implementation of the Food Safety Management System in the factory. Technical Assistance: Assist selected suppliers in the implementation and assurance of Food Safety requirements. People Development: Train and develop Operators and Team Leaders with respect to food safety. What will make you successful? Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology. Production experience (minimum 2 years). Audit experience. Lead Auditor qualification for Food Safety systems. We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity, and respect for our future. We believe our people are our most important asset, offering a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and geographies.
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