Food Safety Technical Specialist

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Company Description From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates. JOB SUMMARY: The Food Safety Technical Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the facility complies with BRC requirements, regulatory standards, quality standards, and company policies. The Food Safety Technical Specialist work closely with Production, QA, Suppliers, and Regulatory Agencies to ensure products meet food safety standards. The Food Safety Technical Specialist is responsible for processing auditor documents by updating and maintaining files and records to achieve audit readiness. Compensation - $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 w/ Up to 5% bonus potential . Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Job Description Prepare, coordinate and execute successful GFSI and any other customer audits. Lead all efforts relating to preparation for BRC audit by cross functional partnerships and follow up to get things done. Conducts internal auditing and review of the programs and paperwork to identify gaps and take corrective actions. Keeps up with the changes relating to BRC program and other audit compliance needs. Manage the Suppliers Approval program, keep completed questionnaires from the suppliers, audit the suppliers as needed and work with FSQA Director for final approval/disqualification of the supplier. Manage the Outside Warehouse Approval program, keep completed questionnaires from the warehouse, audit the warehouse as needed and work with FSQA Director for final approval/disqualification of the warehouse. Assists Food Safety Regulatory person with the Foreign Supplier Program and various Food Safety plans. Receives, sorts, files and retrieves training and work order forms. Organize monthly QA and operations KPI review meetings. Organize weekly cross functional meeting within QA, FS, and Sanitation. Complete customer requests in a timely manner and provide appropriate permissible documents by working with department management and corporate regulatory. Compiles reports and summaries of work; updates, checks and completes records, forms and documents. Processes Auditor documents to update and maintain files and records. Processes and distributes confidential and sensitive documents. Composes, formats and SOP's, reports and other documents. May coordinate calendars, schedules, meetings, training and travel arrangements. May maintain training records. May assist other agencies and the public with information forms and other department resources and explaining procedures. Qualifications Thorough understanding and experience with auditing GFSI standards like BRC, Primus etc. Two-three years of equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: • Understanding of GFSI standards and Good Manufacturing Practices • Certified BRC, HACCP, GMP, Internal auditing, Auditing suppliers and PCQI. • Tracking, trending, interpretation and communication of the data. • Working knowledge and/or skill in spread sheets and other computer applications. • Rules and procedures of assigned department, including state and federal law ABILITY TO: • Communicate effectively and timely manner. • Make accurate arithmetic computations. • Set up meetings, take notes and make next meeting recommendations. • Follow written and verbal instructions. • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree with 3-5 years previous applicable GFSI experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Additional Information POM's Dedication to You: Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com . Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils. POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. 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