Food Safety Specialist

V2food is seeking a Food Safety Specialist in Sydney, responsible for ensuring product quality and safety. Key duties include maintaining the Quality Management System, monitoring compliance, conducting audits, and managing testing programs. Candidates should have experience with QMS and HACCP, strong communication skills, and a background in food science or technology with 4+ years in the industry. This is a full-time position.
Job Description

V2food is a leading innovator in the plant-based food industry, committed to revolutionizing the way people eat and live. We are seeking a highly skilled Food Safety Specialist to join our team, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our products.

About Us

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to food production, developing diverse products that cater to consumers' needs while promoting sustainability and accessibility. Our flagship brand, v2food, encompasses a range of products designed to delight taste buds while making a positive impact on the environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) while driving continuous improvements and ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Monitor results and analyze data to validate and verify the effectiveness of prerequisite programs and their implementation across processes.
• Audit and assess potential risks, collaborating with operations to ensure food safety and quality procedures are consistently followed, monitored, and effective.
• Coordinate comprehensive sampling and testing programs, including product, cleaning, environmental monitoring, and water testing, to maintain food safety and quality.
• Act as primary point of contact for external laboratories, ensuring effective communication and coordination of testing and analysis.
• Implement and maintain an effective program for monitoring and managing retention samples.
• Monitor consumer feedback daily, address non-conformances, investigate root causes, initiate corrective actions, and ensure proper documentation and resolution.
• Manage and ensure the proper tracking and traceability of raw materials and finished goods to support transparency and compliance.
• Oversee raw material quality, including conducting investigations into non-conformances and resolving any quality-related issues.
• Review and assess process records and data to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform internal audits to assess compliance with established food safety and quality standards, ensuring corrective actions are implemented as needed.

Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing, controlling, and maintaining a QMS to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Proven experience in HACCP validation and implementation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-oriented mindset and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a strong ability to manage and analyze data.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in food production. If you have a strong background in food science, technology, or a related field, and a minimum of 4+ years of experience in the food industry or manufacturing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.