SR. EXECUTIVE - FOOD SAFETY (FTC ROLE)

Job Description

Primary Objective: Support Quality, Operations & other functions to implement Food Safety Plan as per Abbott's Internal Policies & External Requirements, (such as FSSC22000 & External Regulatory Bodies). Provide oversight to Plant GMP, Cleaning & Sanitation, Validation & CAPA Activities linked with Food Safety Lead &/or Support implementation of Global Food Safety Initiatives at Shop Floor Level. Lead &/or Support trainings of Global Food Safety Initiatives at Shop Floor Level. This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible where this need arises Major Responsibilities: The role of Sr. Executive (Food Safety) is part of the site's success and compliance by: Lead &/or Support implementation of Global Food Safety Initiatives (i.e., Project Safeguard Initiatives) with Cross Functional Teams & cascade same at Shop Floor Level Lead &/or Support Trainings of Food Safety Initiatives at Shop Floor Level. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and Procedures. Promote Food Safety Culture & Vital Behaviours through daily Gemba rounds, Refresher Trainings & Re-enforcement of Quality Expectations. Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings to reporting Manager Supervise shut down activities to guarantee works are in alignment with Food Safety Policies and expectations. Active coordination between QA & Cross Functional Team for effective implementation of GMP, EMP & Sanitation Management. Provide oversight to Site's Cleaning, Sanitation & Hygiene Management Program Support Cross Functional Team in resolving day to day queries of GMP Management as well as New Policies under Safeguard Support Implementation of HACCP Principles into daily ways of working Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks Support Food Safety Risk Assessment with Mitigation Proposals linked with Change Management Cycle of RM/PM, Product, Process, Equipment, Facilities & Capital Projects. Support Food Safety Event Investigation & Implementation of linked CAPAs with focus on systems & still remain reliable during manual operation. Participate in Abbott's Validation Review Board Meeting as well as CAPA Review Board Meetings for Proactive & Reactive Food Safety Risk Management. Liase with Global Subject Matter Experts from time to time to align improvement initiatives. Support Internal & External Food Safety Audits as per assigned responsibilities. Systematic Documentation linked with Quality System Compliances for Site's Food Safety Management System Background: Understanding and application of HACCP Principles with in depth understanding of Physical, Chemical & Microbiological Hazards with focus on food borne pathogen knowledge. Cleaning & Sanitation principles including Mode of Actions of chemicals Integrated Pest Control & Management Critical & Strategic thinking in order to go in depth understanding of Site Operations and related complex issues and provide the best feasible solutions at all levels. Communication, Collaboration & Influencing Skills Interpersonal skills in order to have healthy relationship with colleagues working in different functions at site Continuous Improvement Mindset Project Management Skills Education Criteria: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Food Engineering/ Microbiology/ Pharma with relevant experience in Plant Quality/ Food Safety/ GMP/ Hygiene & Sanitation. Experience of 04 to 05 years in Dairy/ Food/ Nutritional Powder Manufacturing Facility with emphasis on Infant Powder is preferred. Master's Degree with relevant experience is preferred Knowledge of Gujarati language is an added advantage Accountability & Scope: Keep Site's Food Safety Management System Live & Breathing with Continuous Improvement Food Safety Risks are proactively identified & appropriately mitigated. Learnings are built effectively in system to avoid repeat incidents.