Administrative Affairs Specialist (Food Engineer)

Sisecam was founded in 1935 to establish Turkey’s glass industry in line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a great leader respected worldwide. Today, Sisecam is a major global player in the fields of glass and chemicals . Sisecam is the only global company operating in all core areas of glass production – including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and glass fiber. Currently, Sisecam ranks among the world’s top two manufacturers of glassware and the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Sisecam is one of the three largest soda ash producers in the world and the world leader in chromium chemicals.

Sisecam plays a leading role in the flat glass, glassware , glass packaging , chemicals, automotive, glass fiber, mining, energy and recycling business lines. Sisecam operates production facilities in Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russia Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India, and the USA in addition to Turkey.

Sisecam who takes firm steps towards its goal of becoming one of the world's top 3 manufacturers in its main fields of activity, with its competent human resources and smart technologies, and uninterruptedly continues to transform its digital infrastructure and culture by considering the future necessities. Sisecam who has 90 years of experience, more than 24 thousand employees, production activities in 14 countries on four continents, and a sales network of more than 150 countries , continues its growth journey in line with its " Global Excellence " strategy and with an inclusive approach that supports the development of company's entire ecosystem. Sisecam takes responsibility for protecting the planet, empowering society and transforming life with its CareForNext strategy , which is compliant with and centered around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sisecam uses all its experience and competencies to promote sustainable development in every aspect.

We are looking for Food Engineer to take part in Şişecam Headquarters – in Tuzla / Istanbul. The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food safety and quality management (preferably within corporate or industrial catering environments).
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) consistent with international audit, reporting, and documentation standards.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, and IFS systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Power BI, SharePoint, or other digital audit tools is an advantage.
• No restriction on domestic or international travel.
• Strong team player with effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Job Description

• Ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS) across all Şişecam facilities.
• Conduct domestic and international field inspections on a regular basis, ensuring full compliance with legal regulations, Şişecam internal standards, and international requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of contracted catering service providers, analyze deviations, and manage improvement plans.
• Prepare analytical reports that summarize audit findings, corrective and preventive actions, and performance indicators for management review.
• Design and deliver awareness programs to strengthen food safety culture and knowledge company-wide.
• Collaborate closely with Administrative Affairs and Security functions as well as on-site and plant teams to ensure food safety practices are executed at the highest level.
• Actively contribute to supplier selection, qualification, and performance evaluation processes.
• Support digital transformation initiatives related to food safety and quality, fostering data-driven analysis and reporting systems.
• Uphold and promote a corporate culture of traceability, transparency, and continuous improvement within all food operations.