Baldwin Richardson Foods · 4 months ago
Sr Manager Food Safety (food/beverage manufacturer)
Corona, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBaldwin Richardson Foods is a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry. The Senior Manager, Food Safety is responsible for leading food safety programs across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high food safety protocols.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead, in partnership with Site Quality Managers, the development and implementation of Food Safety Plans, HACCP systems, prerequisite programs, and all food safety-related programs to meet regulatory and customer requirements
Support and guide Plant Quality Managers in preparation for and execution of third-party and regulatory audits, including FDA, NYS, Cal DPH, and SQF
Ensure sites properly execute procedures to maintain food safety and regulatory compliance across FSMA, HACCP, GMP, Pest Control, Allergen Control, Chemical Control, Formula Control, mock trace and recall, LACF, and environmental monitoring programs
Ensure all food safety and regulatory processes are documented, standardized, and kept current across all facilities
Lead the design, implementation, and continual improvement of corporate food safety programs, ensuring consistency and alignment across all locations
Serve as the company’s Process Authority for LACF and aseptic processing, overseeing validation studies, scheduled process filings, and process deviation evaluations
Act as the subject matter expert on thermal processing technologies, including low-acid and high-acid aseptic processing, equipment, and methodologies
Provide guidance on process design, equipment selection, and troubleshooting
Stay informed on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, integrating them into company operations as applicable
Develop and implement thermal processing parameters, including time and temperature profiles, to ensure product safety and quality
Collaborate with R&D, production, and QA to design and optimize thermal processing systems that meet regulatory requirements and product specifications
Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate new technologies or process improvements in thermal processing
Plan and execute heat penetration studies to validate processing parameters and confirm proper heat distribution in all container types
Analyze heat penetration data, interpret results, and recommend adjustments or improvements to thermal processing systems
Lead validation efforts for low-acid aseptic processing and packaging systems, ensuring all processes meet FDA regulations and commercial sterility requirements
Serve as the primary liaison to third-party Process Authorities and coordinate regulatory filings and validation activities
Lead and develop the corporate regulatory team, ensuring consistent application of regulatory requirements across all facilities
Oversee all regulatory compliance activities, including FDA (21 CFR Part 113 & 114), FSMA, USDA, state, and applicable international regulations
Direct scheduled process filings, product registrations, labeling compliance, and regulatory submissions
Serve as the senior corporate contact for all regulatory agency interactions, inspections, and inquiries, ensuring appropriate representation and timely resolution of issues
Establish and maintain robust documentation and records systems for all regulatory activities, ensuring readiness for audits and inspections
Lead and develop the corporate sanitation team, providing enterprise-wide strategic direction for sanitation programs and hygienic design standards
Establish corporate sanitation policies, SSOPs, allergen cleaning validation protocols, and master sanitation schedules for consistent execution across all sites
Oversee the company’s Environmental Monitoring Program at the enterprise level, ensuring program design, execution, and verification meet both regulatory and customer standards
Partner with plant teams to evaluate sanitation performance, analyze data trends, and implement improvements to reduce risk and enhance operational efficiency
Champion hygienic design principles for new equipment and facility modifications to ensure long-term food safety compliance
Monitor process data, performance indicators, and quality metrics to identify opportunities for process optimization
Drive initiatives to improve energy efficiency, product quality, and operational effectiveness in thermal processing
Participate in new product development, process scale-up, and equipment upgrade projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering / Biological Systems Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering (with food process focus), or related discipline
Ten (10) plus years of Food Industry Experience
Seven (7) plus years' experience with HACCP, SQF, GFSI, FDA and USDA audits
Five (5) plus years people management experience
Five (5) plus years of experience in Aseptic Processing & Packaging of low-acid and high-acid foods is required
Five (5) plus years of experience in Thermal Processing in food manufacturing is required
Five (5) plus years of experience in Sanitation is required
Must be able to travel 60%
Benefits
Low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage
401k with company match
Generous sick and vacation time
9 paid holidays
Birthday and floating holidays
Volunteer time
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Company
Baldwin Richardson Foods
Baldwin Richardson Foods is a food production company providing custom food ingredients.
501-1000 employees
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President & CEO
Cara Hughes
Chief Customer and Community Impact Officer
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