food safety specialist

Nestlé USA

<div></div><div><div>Factory Food Safety Specialist</div>
POSITION SNAPSHOT<div>
Location: 3rd Industrial City, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
Company: Nestl&eacute; Saudi Manufacturing 
Full-Time Contract
</div><div>Reports to: Factory Quality Manager</div><div>
Work Modality: 100% on-site</div><div></div> 
POSITION SUMMARY<div>
Joining Nestl&eacute; means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, if you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.</div><div> 
</div><div>We are looking for a Food Safety Specialist who will ensure proper operations in specific Food safety areas (e.g. HACCP, Hygiene, pest Control, Microbiological specifications, microbiology food safety, foreign body management, food contact material, non-food items and chemical contaminants). . This role will be essential to ensuring food safety across all production processes, maintaining compliance with regulations, leading audits, and validating and verifying critical controls. We are seeking someone with strong leadership, initiative, and the ability to drive teams in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.</div><div></div><div> 
Focus of this role is to:</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Ensure food safety and compliance at the factory specifically on food safety related issues
</li><li>Strive for Zero Defect &amp; no waste in relation with food safety. Use the tracking/monitoring systems as per the Standards to ensure compliance in the lines/factory</li><li>
Handle consumer complaints and lead root cause analysis as well as implementation of the corrective actions.
</li><li>Ensure deployment of the State of the art solutions for food safety in the production lines</li><li>
Responsible for the training and awareness on food safety requirement in the factory</li><li>
Support the other department on food safety related issues and coordinate the action plans for mitigating risks</li><li>
Ensure compliance with critical controls (CCP, OPRP, PRP).</li><li>
Validate and verify critical controls and prerequisites with both internal and external teams.</li><li>
Coordinate and lead audits (FSSC 22000, internal, external, and authority inspections).</li><li>
Perform Factory checks Gemba on daily basis to ensure hygiene and food safety standards are adhered to by all factory personnel.</li><li>
Liaise with external authorities SFDA, Modon and auditors.</li><li>
Manage Pathogens Monitoring Plan</li></ul><div> 
</div>A DAY IN THE LIFE &hellip;<div></div><div> 
Functional Responsibilities</div><div></div><ul><li> 
Quality System &amp; Compliance (Food Safety): Deploy the Standards related to Food Safety Operations and Strategies (Hygiene, microbiology, Foreign body and Contaminants)
</li><li>Operations Compliance: Ensure the correct operations in the factory aiming for best in class in connection with Food safety practices (Mapping, controls, tracking, etc)</li><li>
Root Cause analysis &amp; Continuous improvement: Sustain monitoring and tracking of the food safety related issues. Ensure action plan and proper implementation of the solutions.
</li><li>Food Safety awareness in the factory: Ensure high level awareness and up to date awareness on food safety issues, develop anticipative approach on investigation and continuous improvement</li></ul><div></div> 
 What will make you successful&hellip; 
<div></div><ul><li>
Academic Experience: University graduate or equivalent (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science)</li><li>
Good knowledge of Infant formula products and processes (worked before in production lines is a plus)</li><li>
Operational Experience: Demonstrated capability to lead a group, e.g:</li></ul><ul><li>Group leader in a factory: Deputy QA, Quality Systems, Hygienist; or</li><li>QA specialist in a PTC or R&amp;D Centre, NRC, CO-QM</li><li>Management exposure across several functions</li><li>Experience in working with cross-functional teams (delivering results)</li></ul><ul><li>
Arabic and English communication skills at professional level</li><li>
3 + years of prior experience in food safety or quality assurance.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)</li><li>
Practical Knowledges of SFDA and Modon and Other Regulatory audits</li><li>
FSSC 22000/ISO 22000 Food Safety Lead Auditor Certificate.
</li><li>Must be full availability to work at the Nestl&eacute; Jeddah Factory &ndash; 3rd Industrial City.</li></ul><div></div> 
We are Nestl&eacute;, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.</div>

Food Safety Specialist

Health mark Food

Key Job Responsibilities- Spice Specialist (Expert in Spices)<ul><li>Inspection &amp; Sampling: Checking raw materials and finished products for physical defects, foreign matter, color, and aroma.</li><li>Testing: Performing laboratory analysis (e.g., moisture, particle size, volatile oil content) to ensure quality standards are met.</li><li>Compliance &amp; Documentation: Ensuring adherence to food safety, HACCP, GMP, and SOPs.</li><li>Production Monitoring: Inspecting production lines to ensure quality is maintained during processing and packaging.</li><li>Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate documentation and records of inspection results. www.glassdoor.co.in +6</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Education: BSc/MSc in Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related fields.</li><li>Skills: Strong attention to detail, sensory evaluation skills (taste/smell), and knowledge of food safety regulations.</li><li>Experience: 0&ndash;7+ years experience in quality control within the food or spices industry.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Sourcing &amp; Selection</li><li>Identifying high-quality spices from farms or suppliers.</li><li>Understanding regional varieties such as turmeric, cumin, cardamom, pepper, and chili.</li><li>Quality Control</li><li>Checking aroma, color, moisture level, and purity.</li><li>Ensuring spices meet food safety and export standards.</li><li>Blending &amp; Product Development</li><li>Creating spice blends like garam masala, curry powder, and seasoning mixes.</li><li>Maintaining consistent taste and flavor.</li><li>Supplier &amp; Market Knowledge</li><li>Working with farmers, wholesalers, and spice markets.</li><li>Monitoring price trends and availability.</li><li>Storage &amp; Preservation</li><li>Proper packaging to protect aroma and freshness.</li><li>Knowledge of shelf life and contamination prevention.</li></ul>Skills Required<ul><li>Strong sense of taste and smell</li><li>Knowledge of food safety standards</li><li>Understanding of spice grading and processing</li><li>Negotiation and supplier management</li><li>Basic knowledge of food production or culinary arts</li></ul>Industries That Hire Spice Specialists<ul><li>Spice export companies</li><li>FMCG food brands</li><li>Restaurants and hotels</li><li>Food processing companies</li><li>Masala manufacturing units</li></ul>Popular Spices a Specialist Works With<ul><li>Turmeric</li><li>Black Pepper</li><li>Cumin</li><li>Coriander</li><li>Cardamom</li><li>Cloves</li><li>Cinnamon</li><li>Red Chili</li></ul>Career OpportunitiesA spice specialist can work as:<ul><li>Quality Analyst (Spices)</li><li>Product Development Executive</li><li>Spice Buyer / Trader</li><li>Flavor Consultant</li><li>Export Quality Manager</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

QC QC Executive / Officer /Food Safety Specialist

CALO

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">About Calo</h4>
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We&rsquo;re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role overview</h4>
We are looking for an experienced Quality Specialist who will be responsible for checking the quality of all incoming and outgoing material and products as well as the production procedures. You will be a firm advocate of quality in our business.
The ideal candidate will possess a trained eye for detail and will be reliable and committed. In depth knowledge and comprehension of quality standards is essential. The goal is to ensure that our products are made of flawless materials with well-functioning equipment. That way our customers will enjoy high-quality service so that we can achieve long-term success.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Main Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>
Inspect procedures of the entire production cycle (from purchasing to customer delivery) to ensure they are efficient and comply with Food Safety &amp; Quality standards.</li><li>
Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.</li><li>
Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the concerned managers.</li><li>
Maintain records of testing, information, and various metrics such as the number of defective products per day, kitchen inspection results, Hygiene &amp; Sanitation Inspection, etc.</li><li>
Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and well-maintained and report any that doesn&rsquo;t meet the requirements.</li><li>
Select output samples and check them using appropriate methods (measuring dimensions, testing functionality, comparing to specifications, etc.)</li><li>
Conduct staff awareness training sessions on food Safety &amp; quality</li><li>
Support the team to develop and implement a food safety &amp; quality management system.</li><li>
Address customer complaints by conducting a thorough investigation and preparing a corrective action plan for non-conformities.</li><li>
Prepare and submit reports to the line manager.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Ideal Candidate</h4><ul><li>
Must have had a minimum of 3 years of previous proven experience as a quality controller, or any relevant role in the catering or hotel industry.</li><li>
Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree from a Food Background (Food Technology/Food Science/Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry, etc.)
</li><li>Must be HACCP certified with a Level 03 as a minimum requirement.</li><li>
Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems.</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written English language skills.</li><li>
Possesses a confident, firm, and pleasant personality that can work well with a team.</li><li>
Currently located in Oman</li><li>
Familiar with Oman's rules and regulations as per the municipality/MOH.</li></ul></div>

Quality Specialist

PepsiCo

<div>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Performing internal audits on production areas &amp; warehouses.
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 Participate in Food Safety, Food Defense &amp; Hold &amp; Release teams.
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 Implementing of AIB, FSSC &amp; requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Preparation for Management review meeting annually.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow up on Implementation of the integrated pest management system.
 </li>
 <li>
 Enforce operation to comply with the pre-requisite programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in Develop, review, and validate HACCP, food defense &amp; food fraud studies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review the SOPs that may impact food safety.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare the training plans, materials, and exams.
 </li>
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 Review the sanitation programs of lines and areas and follow up execution.
 </li>
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 Follow up the PEM activities of the site, follow up the sampling process, review the testing results and call EMRT for meeting to take the necessary actions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Control the MOH and control spending along the year.
 </li>
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 Participate in investigation of incidents relative to FS, review the needed actions, follow up on the action plan and modify the preparedness for emergencies&rsquo; plan.
 </li>
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 Keeping the site prepared for the AIB, FSSC &amp; NFSA audits any time.
 </li>
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 Participate in inspection plan in the site (monthly internal AIB, internal FSSC audit, daily inspection), and outside the corresponding site (cross audits and audit the expected partners when needed).
 </li>
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 Review the action plans prepared by/with the different departments and determine the weak planned actions to be addressed to the site heads.
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 Achieve AIB Target
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 Sustain FSSC audit and QAS without major NC
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 Sustain NFSA whitelist. complete 100% of action plan
 </li>
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 Contribute to distributors and trade audits to conduct audits as per shared plan
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 Prepare for the external FSSC22000 audit and develop an action plan for the findings.
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 Issuing the needed PRs and POs.
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 Contribute to pick up a pest controller for the site, review the IPM program suggested by the contractor, follow up the execution, and develop analysis system for trends and raw data
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in science, Agriculture, Food Technology, or any relevant field.
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 2-3 years of Quality &amp; Food safety experience in FMCGs.
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 Very good English language is required.
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SC QC Associate - Food Safety - October Plant

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2>
Promote and support retail food safety programs and policies; teach, coach, and consult to drive compliance and strengthen Food Safety Culture. Partner with stores and operational area leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
 
 
Key job responsibilities 
Provide in-store food safety support
 
Apply in-depth knowledge of food-handling, pest control, chemical, and audit programs
 
Maintain collaborative relationships with store leaders and operational area leaders 
Act as a liaison between stores and regulatory agencies 
Assist with new store launches
 
Participate in an after-hours &amp; weekend on-call rotation
 
Up to 75% overnight travel 
Engage with professional organizations and industry groups 
Maintain professional credentials<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Knowledge of retail food code and regulations governing grocery retail at local, state, and federal levels</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field</li><li>Relevant experience in retail operations or retail food safety management</li><li>Maintain or obtain NEHA Certified Professional &ndash; Food Safety (CP-FS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS)</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders</li><li>Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise, and organized way</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>2 to 6 years&rsquo; experience in food safety compliance as related to food retailing or food processing</li><li>Demonstrated success in teaching or training others</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, NJ, Virtual Location - New Jersey - 91,600.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually 
USA, NY, Virtual Location - New York - 91,600.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually</div>

Food Safety Analyst II, Retail Food Safety Team, Worldwide Grocery Stores

Proservartner

Regulatory Specialist &ndash; Food &amp; Beverage (SFDA-aware)About Proservartner Proservartner is a leading management consulting firm specialising in strategic advisory, market assessments, and transformation projects across FMCG, beverage, manufacturing, and financial sectors. We partner with clients to deliver actionable insights, investment-grade analyses, and implementation-ready strategies. We are currently staffing a 14&ndash;16 week consulting engagement in Saudi Arabia focused on the water-products market and are seeking experienced professionals with FMCG, beverage, and financial modelling expertise.Duration: 6&ndash;8 weeks Rate: USD 560&ndash;720/dayRole Overview: The Regulatory Specialist will ensure compliance with Saudi Food &amp; Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations, including product classification, labelling, and claims.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Classify products and ensure regulatory compliance.</li><li>Advise on labelling, claims limits, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Support project team with regulatory insights and approvals.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of KSA F&amp;B regulations.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>SFDA or KSA food &amp; beverage regulatory experience.</li><li>Knowledge of labelling, claims limits, and compliance risks.</li><li>Strong analytical and documentation skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From ﷼2,100.00 per day

Regulatory Specialist - Food & Beverage (SFDA-aware)

Mövenpick

<div>Company Description 
M&ouml;venpick Hotels &amp; Resorts is a globally recognized Swiss hospitality brand known for its upscale hotels and resorts, offering a blend of Swiss excellence, contemporary design, and warm hospitality. Founded in 1948, the brand has expanded to over 100 locations worldwide, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Whether catering to corporate events, family vacations, or romantic getaways, M&ouml;venpick is dedicated to delivering comfort, innovation, and a touch of Swiss hospitality. 
Job Description 
The Food Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the hotel&rsquo;s food safety management system to ensure full compliance with local regulations, brand standards, and international food safety requirements. The role ensures the highest standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food handling practices across all kitchen and food production areas.
Key Responsibilities
1. Food Safety &amp; Compliance<ul><li>
Develop, implement, and monitor the Food Safety Management System (FSMS).</li><li>
Ensure compliance with local municipality regulations (e.g., municipality food safety authority) and brand standards.</li><li>
Maintain HACCP documentation and ensure critical control points are monitored effectively.</li><li>
Conduct regular internal food safety audits and inspections.</li><li>
Ensure corrective actions are implemented for any non-conformities.</li></ul>
2. Hygiene &amp; Sanitation Control<ul><li>
Monitor personal hygiene practices of all food handlers.</li><li>
Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation schedules are followed.</li><li>
Oversee pest control programs and maintain related documentation.</li><li>
Conduct temperature monitoring of storage areas, freezers, chillers, and hot holding equipment.</li></ul>
3. Training &amp; Awareness<ul><li>
Conduct food safety and hygiene training sessions for all kitchen and F&amp;B staff.</li><li>
Ensure all food handlers possess valid food handler certificates.</li><li>
Promote food safety culture across departments.</li></ul>
4. Documentation &amp; Reporting<ul><li>
Maintain accurate food safety records and logs.</li><li>
Prepare reports for management on compliance status and risk areas.</li><li>
Coordinate with external auditors and government inspectors.</li><li>
Handle any food safety complaints and investigate root causes.</li></ul>
5. Risk Management<ul><li>
Conduct risk assessments for food production processes.</li><li>
Ensure allergen management protocols are in place.</li><li>
Monitor supplier food safety compliance and conduct vendor audits if required.</li><li>
Lead food recall procedures if necessary.</li></ul>
6. Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Recommend improvements to enhance food safety standards.</li><li>
Stay updated with changes in food safety laws and industry best practices.</li><li>
Support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives related to food safety.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Hospitality Management, or related field.</li><li>
HACCP Certification (Level 3 or higher preferred).</li><li>
Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience in food safety within hospitality or food production.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of local food safety regulations.</li><li>
Experience in 4-star or 5-star hotel operations preferred.</li></ul></div>

Food, Safety Manager

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