pAt Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry.
As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry.
We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.
We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate.
We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do.
And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
/ph3About the role /h3pAs 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.
/ph3Main responsibilities /h3ulliDevelop and maintain food safety procedures for the plant based on global standards.
/liliEnsure compliance with HACCP and other food safety regulations in daily operations.
/liliConduct regular audits and inspections of production, storage and hygiene practices.
/liliTrain employees on food safety, GMP, hygiene and pest control standards.




/liliMonitor food safety results (e.g. EMP, sanitation) and take action when needed.
/liliMaintain and update HACCP plans, CCP/OPRP documentation and related records.
/liliInvestigate food safety incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
/liliWork closely with Production and Quality teams to identify and reduce risks.
/liliManage pest control activities and cooperate with external vendors.
/liliEnsure proper validation of CCPs, OPRPs and allergen controls (where applicable).
/li /ulh3About you /h3ulliDegree in Food Science, Microbiology or a related field (or equivalent experience).
/liliAt least 3-6 years of experience in food safety within manufacturing (FMCG/food industry).
/liliStrong expertise in food safety systems, including HACCP, EMP and FSSC requirements, with a solid understanding of sanitation, GMP and regulatory standards.
/liliExperience working in a production/plant environment.
/liliAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, stay proactive and perform effectively under pressure.
/liliStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and drive solutions.
/liliAbility to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
/liliConfident communicator with strong training and coaching skills.
/li /ulpbContract type: /b Permanent, full-time /ppbSalary range: /b €45,000 - €50,000 annually /ppbBusiness travel: /b Approximately *****% across Europe /ppAt Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity Inclusion.
United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we've experienced and how we think.
We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.b#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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📌 Food Safety Lead (Perugia)
🏢 Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica
📍 Perugia