On-site Food Safety Coordinator

We are seeking an On-site Food Safety Coordinator for our client's operational BRCGS-certified manufacturing facility. This role is critical to maintaining and strengthening the food safety program, ensuring compliance with global food safety standards, and supporting high-quality production from day one. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and experienced in fast-paced food manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all required food safety documentation in accordance with BRCGS Issue 9 standards (floor logs, cleaning logs, checklists, pre- and post-manufacturing inventory counts, lot traceability).
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Track production trends, KPIs, targets, and efficiencies, providing data-driven insights using Excel, Office 365, Teams, Trace, and CRM tools.
• Report non-conformities promptly and support corrective actions.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs, including TPC, E. coli, and Salmonella swabs.
• Support emergency response and incident management drills.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to manufacturing floor staff; act as a liaison between office and production teams.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, changing daily schedule, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety requirements and company standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification is highly desirable; SQF experience a plus.
• Strong technical skills: Excel, Office 365, Teams, Trace, CRM, and data reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with standing/walking throughout the day.
• Candidates must be located in Tijuana; transportation assistance from the border to the facility may be provided in the morning.
•  US workpermit and experience crossing border ;must be authorized to work in US 
• Not Food allergies, especially to spices.

Selection Process

• First interview: In-person at the facility (1 hour)

• Work Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Vacation: 10 business days a year
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platform.

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