Food Safety Compliance Officer

 Job Description:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Food Safety & Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role is responsible for monitoring daily operations, maintaining documentation, leading audits, and fostering a culture of food safety within the organization. The ideal candidate has strong experience in food safety program management, regulatory compliance, and incident resolution in a food manufacturing or processing environment.

Compliance Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain all food safety and compliance documentation, including:
  • HACCP plans and flowcharts
  • Cleaning and sanitation records
  • CCP monitoring logs
• Product traceability and recall documents
• Internal audit findings and CAPAs
• Prepare and update manuals, SOPs, checklists, and risk assessments.

Food Safety Program Management

• Oversee implementation and periodic review of food safety programs such as:
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
  • Food Defense and Allergen Management Plans
• Assist in supplier evaluations and ensure raw material compliance.
• Ensure food packaging materials and labels meet regulatory standards.

Audit & Inspection

• Lead or assist in the preparation for:
  • External Audits (e.g. FDA inspections, BRC, ISO Audits)
  • Internal food safety and hygiene audits
• Coordinate documentation and on-the-ground readiness for all third-party inspections.

Training & Staff Engagement

• Conduct training sessions on:
  • Basic food hygiene
  •  HACCP principles
  • Personal hygiene and handwashing protocols
  • Sanitation procedures and safe handling practices
• Monitor staff compliance and behavior related to hygiene and safety.
• Foster a culture of food safety awareness and ownership at all levels of the organization.

Incident Management

• Investigate food safety issues or non-conformities (e.g. contamination, foreign objects, customer complaints).
• Lead root cause analysis and coordinate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Report incidents to management and relevant regulatory bodies when required.

Regulatory & Standards Updates

• Stay updated with changes in:
  • Philippine food safety laws and regulations (FDA, DOH, BFAD).
  • International food safety standards (CODEX, ISO, BRCGS)
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on new regulations or audit findings.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or compliance in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• With FSCO Certification
• Strong knowledge of food regulations in the Philippines and global food safety standards.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working cross functionally with production, QA, sanitation, and management teams
• Strong communication and report writing skills.

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