Food safety coordinator (f/m/d)

<p>Would you like to work at one of the most innovative companies in Hamburg?</p><p><em>PlantaCorp is an ISO 22000, GMP-certified German manufacturer of liposomal food supplements. Our unique and advanced vital substance-encapsulation technology provides our customers with highly effective, maximal-absorption liposomal food supplements. Our 1500 sq.m, state-of-the-art production services as well as the offices are located at Eidelstedt, Hamburg.</em></p><p><em>We as PlantaCorp help our business partners to conquer the global supplement market with both our contract manufacturing and white labelling services. Together, we are shaping the future by creating a new perspective on food supplements. Our goal is to make our modern and innovative liposomal technology available to everyone.</em></p><p>To get closer to our goal, we are looking for a:<br><br><strong>Food safety coordinator (f/m/d)</strong><br><br>in full-time, 40 hours<br><br>As part of the Quality Management team, you will contribute to strengthening the company’s food safety culture. This role combines a strong focus on documentation, risk assessment, and quality systems with some hands-on laboratory tasks in microbiology and cleaning validation.</p><h2>Tasks:</h2><ul><li><p>Verify CAPA effectiveness and support continuous improvement activities</p></li><li><p>Coordinate and monitor HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP programs, including meetings and risk assessments</p></li><li><p>Review and approve new raw materials, packaging materials, and suppliers, including risk assessments</p></li><li><p>Manage quality management system documentation and internal change management processes</p></li><li><p>Support the Quality Control department with microbiological analyses</p></li><li><p>Support the validation of cleaning chemicals and related cleaning processes</p></li><li><p>Support certification audits, supplier evaluations, facility inspections, trainings, and food safety culture projects</p></li></ul><h2>Required qualifications:</h2><ul><li><p>BSc or MSC in food science, food engineering or related field (food technology, biotechnology, pharma technology)</p></li><li><p>at least 3+ years’ experience in the food industry in quality related positions</p></li><li><p>experience with root cause analysis tools (5 why, fish bone, ….)</p></li><li><p>solid understanding of GMP guidelines and other relevant regulations in the food industry</p></li><li><p>HACCP knowledge and experience in conducting risk assessments</p></li><li><p>experience with ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 or other certifications in a food manufacturing company</p></li><li><p>basic knowledge of European and national law for food and food packaging would be of advantage</p></li><li><p>experience in conducting audits / Qualification as an internal auditor in the food industry would be of advantage</p></li><li><p>ability to work in a team and strong communication skills</p></li><li><p>high sense of responsibility and independence</p></li><li><p>team spirit, reliability, and solid work ethic</p></li><li><p>good communication skills in English (B2) and preferably also in German (B1+)</p></li><li><p>general PC skills (MS Windows, Office)</p></li></ul><p><em>Mutual respect, reliability and self-initiative are a matter of course for us.</em></p><h2>Why PlantaCorp:</h2>