Job Description – Food Safety Team Leader (FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Certified)

LN Goenka Agro Foods Pvt Ltd, Vadodara

Position: Food Safety Team Leader

Location: Kurali, Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat

Reporting To: Quality Head / Plant Head

Qualification: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field

Certifications: FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Certification (Mandatory)

Experience: Minimum 5 years in food safety, audits, and regulatory compliance in the food manufacturing industry

Key Responsibilities:

1. Food Safety & Compliance Management:

• Lead the Food Safety Team in ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, FSSAI, USFDA, and BIS requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) as per FSSC 22000 standards.
• Monitor CCPs, PRPs, and OPRPs to ensure food safety compliance.
• Coordinate with different departments (Production, QA/QC, Procurement) for food safety implementation.

2. Internal Audits & Certification Compliance:

• Conduct internal audits as per FSSC 22000 standards and prepare reports.
• Ensure timely closure of non-conformities (NCs) identified during audits.
• Prepare the facility for external audits by regulatory bodies (FSSAI, USFDA, GPCB, etc.), customers, and certification agencies.
• Conduct gap assessments and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

3. Regulatory & Legal Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with FSSAI, USFDA, GFSI, and other applicable food safety laws.
• Maintain updated records and documentation required for regulatory inspections.
• Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies for food safety approvals and audits.

4. Client & Customer Audits:

• Handle third-party and customer audits, ensuring compliance with buyer specifications and food safety standards.
• Respond to customer queries related to food safety, hygiene, and compliance.
• Implement client-specific food safety requirements into existing systems.

5. Training & Awareness:

• Conduct food safety training for employees on HACCP, GMP, GHP, and FSMS.
• Ensure team members are aware of the latest food safety regulations and best practices.
• Foster a strong food safety culture within the organization.

6. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain and update FSMS documentation, including HACCP plans, SOPs, and audit reports.
• Prepare monthly food safety compliance reports for senior management.
• Ensure proper record-keeping of all audit findings, CAPA, and regulatory updates.

Key Skills & Competencies:

✔ Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, GHP, and ISO 22000.

✔ Experience in conducting internal audits and external audit coordination.

✔ Good understanding of FSSAI, USFDA, and other food regulatory requirements.

✔ Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.

✔ Strong leadership and team management abilities.

✔ Effective communication and training skills.

✔ Ability to handle regulatory inspections and client audits.