ppAs a bFood Safety Lead /b, you will take ownership of food safety systems and microbiology programs at our manufacturing site in San Sisto.
You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and product quality in a complex production environment.
Acting as a subject matter expert, you will partner closely with production, quality and management teams to identify risks, drive root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
You will also contribute to strengthening the food safety culture on site, ensuring global standards and customer requirements are consistently met.
/p h3Main responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelop and maintain food safety procedures for the plant based on global standards.
/li liEnsure compliance with HACCP and other food safety regulations in daily operations.
/li liConduct regular audits and inspections of production, storage and hygiene practices.
/li liTrain employees on food safety, GMP, hygiene and pest control standards.
/li liMonitor food safety results (e.g. EMP, sanitation) and take action when needed.
/li liMaintain and update HACCP plans, CCP/OPRP documentation and related records.
/li liInvestigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.




/li liWork closely with Production and Quality teams to identify and reduce risks.
/li liManage pest control activities and cooperate with external vendors.
/li liEnsure proper validation of CCPs, OPRPs and allergen controls (where applicable).
/li /ul h3About you /h3 ul liDegree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
/li liAt least 3-6 years of experience in food safety within manufacturing (FMCG/food industry).
/li liStrong expertise in food safety systems, including HACCP, EMP and FSSC requirements, with a solid understanding of sanitation, GMP and regulatory standards.
/li liExperience working in a production/plant environment.
/li liAbility to work independently in a fast?paced environment, handle multiple priorities, stay proactive and perform effectively under pressure.
/li liStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and drive solutions.
/li liAbility to lead cross?functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
/li liConfident communicator with strong training and coaching skills.
/li /ul pbContract type: /b Permanent, full?time /p pbSalary range: /b €45,000 - €50,000 annually /p pbBusiness travel: /b Approximately *****% across Europe /p /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Food Safety Lead (Perugia)
🏢 Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica
📍 Perugia