Ferrero-Food Safety Compliance Technician

Ferrero is hiring a Ferrero-Food Safety Compliance Technician for Kentucky USA location with the following:

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Food Safety Plan Management:

• Lead the annual review and continuous improvement of the facility’s Food Safety Plans to ensure compliance with Ferrero corporate requirements and regulatory standards of Ferrero.(e.g., FDA, FSMA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to implement necessary updates and modifications to food safety documentation.

• 2. GMP Implementation & Audit Support:

• Provide ongoing support in the implementation and enforcement of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across the facility.
• Assist with preparation for internal and third-party audits by ensuring food safety systems are in compliance and audit-ready.
• Act as a liaison during audits and inspections, providing documentation and answering food safety-related queries.

• 3. Documentation and Records Management:

• Manage and maintain accurate and organized food safety records and controlled documents, including SOPs, checklists, and monitoring logs.
• Ensure version control and accessibility of documents across relevant departments.

• 4. Foreign Material and Physical Hazard Control:

• Monitor the completion and effectiveness of glass, wood, and plastic control checks throughout the facility.
• Ensure any findings are addressed with timely corrective actions and proper documentation.
• Lead investigations into foreign body incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.

• 5. Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Management:

• Support and coordinate root cause investigations for food safety deviations, non-conformities, and audit findings.
• Track and manage CAPAs, ensuring effective resolution and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• 6. On-Floor Compliance Support:

• Provide hands-on support to production and sanitation teams to ensure daily operations are conducted in alignment with food safety procedures.
• Conduct routine floor inspections and provide coaching or corrective guidance to operators as needed.

7. Audit Program Support:

• Assist in planning, scheduling, and executing internal food safety audits.
• Support the coordination and documentation of third-party and regulatory audits.

• 8. KPI Monitoring and Trending:

• Assist in tracking key food safety performance indicators.
• Analyze data trends to identify opportunities for proactive risk mitigation and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience in a food manufacturing environment, with a focus on food safety or quality assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to apply basic statistical tools and perform data trend analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory documentation and food safety terminology.
• Practical understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC).
• Experience working in a certified food safety management system (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FSSC 22000).
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
• Working knowledge of audit procedures and third-party certification standards.