Develop and oversee infant formula-specific food safety programs, including HACCP, GMPs, and allergen control plans
Monitor compliance with global food safety standards such as the FDA's Infant Formula Act, Codex Alimentarius, FSMA, and FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF frameworks
Conduct routine food safety risk assessments and implement preventive controls
Manage comprehensive validation processes for equipment critical to infant formula safety
Oversee cleaning validation activities and software validation efforts
Ensure all activities align with FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF, FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices for Infant Formula, FSMA, and other global regulations
Design and implement FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF-focused training programs for production teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and quality processes
Analyze data from validation studies and safety monitoring programs and prepare reports

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or validation, preferably in the infant formula or infant nutrition industry
In-depth understanding of FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF certification requirements and implementation in infant formula production
Expertise in validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), cleaning validation, and software qualification processes
Strong knowledge of FDA, FSMA, Codex, and FSSC 22000/BRC/SQF compliance standards
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Effective communication and leadership abilities to manage interdisciplinary teams and complex projects
Certification in food safety programs (e.g., HACCP, SQF) or FSSC 22000 training is highly desirable.

Associate Manager – Food Safety and Validation

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