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Description Overview
Perrigo Nutritionals, in Georgia, VT is looking to add a Food Safety Quality Engineer to their team.
Under the direction of the Sr. Manager Food Safety, the Food Safety Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for conducting and documenting risk analysis and incorporation of controls into practices to prevent contamination of product, from a quality and food safety perspective, for numerous activities that support the operation. The key objective of this role is to assess risks and to assure appropriate controls are in place preventing food safety hazards. The Food Safety Quality Engineer will also support the food safety team with investigations and with data analysis and trending. Responsibilities will also include supporting continuous improvement and delivery of food safety trainings.
Scope of the Role
Works cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Production, Packaging, Maintenance and the Engineering groups within the facility.
As part of risk analysis, critically analyze processes, systems, and practices to identify current gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Will lead project risk assessments from a quality and food safety standpoint
Supports the site HACCP, Food Safety, Food Defense and Food Security programs.
Supports facility investigations to include swabbing activities.
Will lead site zoning assessments
Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or closely aligned field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum three (3) years experience in and knowledge of manufacturing in infant formula, food or beverage, or similar industry is required.
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply cGMPs and current US FDA regulations.
Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks and change priorities to meet project deadlines.
Excellent analytical skills are essential, including well developed interpersonal skills.
Prior professional experience in inspection, quality control, food safety and quality assurance in an infant formula, food or beverage industry is required.
PCQI and HACCP experience is required.
Computer literacy is required.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Research Services, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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