Food Safety, Process Authority

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

Howyou willmake history here...

• This position has overall responsibility for the safety and stability of the Company's shelf stable food products. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and approving the safety and efficacy of all thermal processes developed by Thermal Process Specialists in the group or by external resources or Process Authorities conducting similar work for Campbell's products. The incumbent also provides guidance and oversite to the Thermal Process Specialists on the design of heat penetration and other thermal process establishment tests in difficult or complex cases. This person is Campbell's representative to FDA and USDA, is recognized by these agencies as an expert in the field and is legally responsible for the compliance of all processes to the regulatory requirements. The individual sets policies regarding Food Safety standards, testing protocols and work requirements for developing processes.

What you will do...

Principal Accountabilities

• Reviews and approves process requirements developed by Thermal Process Specialists and works with the Specialists to develop the appropriate supporting detailed process establishment documentation. Authorizes and files thermal processes with FDA as appropriate. Uses vast experience and expertise in thermal processing and Campbell Soup products in completion of these tasks. (30%)
• Evaluates process deviations from manufacturing by analyzing results and recommendations from Thermal Process Specialists' testing and decides on final disposition of product (release or destroy). These are critical decisions weighing safety of the product to the consumer against severe economic losses to the company.(10%)
• Sets Company policies regarding Food Safety standards for thermal processing including retorted, hot fill and hold and/or aseptic processing and Process Safety work practices involving testing methods, quantity and quality of supporting data required for process recommendations, data bases, process archives, etc. (10%)
• Sets qualification criteria for new products to be manufactured and qualification of new equipment. Makes decisions regarding critical control points which need to be monitored and controlled in the manufacturing process. (10%)
• Makes decisions regarding computer programs employed by the Process Safety group for thermal process analysis and automated systems used by manufacturing for deviation analysis. Manages change in these areas ensuring effectiveness, validation, and compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR part 11). (10%)
• Acts as a Thermal Process Specialist, when needed, for a business, brand or product, designing heat penetration testing, data collection and analysis, and calculation of process lethality's. Backs up other Thermal Process Specialists and Process Authorities in their work. (10%)
• Supports external PD and co-manufacturing initiatives by conducting thermal process audits/assessments and providing review/approval of process requirements and process deviations as required (includes final authority/approval on external facilities' capability of meeting CSC and/or regulatory Food Safety compliance). (5%)
• Provides guidance and critical review of new technologies for thermal processing. Participates in external studies and initiatives in advanced technologies providing valuable insight into Food Safety requirements, validation procedures, regulatory compliance and comparative analysis for cost and quality justifications. (5%)
• Provides leadership to the Process Safety team through mentorship, guidance and direct supervision of one or more Thermal Process Specialists and/or Technicians. Responsible for assessing, retaining and developing team talent and continuous improvement. (10%)

Job Complexity

• The Corporate Process Authority must review product and process data collected during a series of heat penetration tests, review the calculations of lethality, and the process schedule and critical factor recommendations of Thermal Process Specialists. Then, the individual must use his or her own judgement, calling on vast experience and knowledge of the manufacturing systems, to make decisions regarding the adequacy of the recommended process and its supporting data. If acceptable, the individual will then authorize and file the process with the appropriate regulatory agency.
• The Corporate Process Authority must review all process deviations in the manufacturing plants and review the work done by Thermal Process Specialists to simulate or otherwise assess the effects of the deviation on product safety and must make a decision to release the product for sale or destroy it. The individual faces enormous pressure weighing the economic impact to the Company versus the safety of the consumer.
• The Corporate Process Authority must ensure that complete and accurate records are maintained for all established processes and as required by the FDA and USA regulations. He or she must also work with the manufacturing sites to ensure that all government regulations regarding thermal processing operations are being met. Upon request or in response to regulatory concerns, the Corporate Process Authority must provide the appropriate thermal process documentation, regulatory compliance statements, or other communications on behalf of the Company
• The Corporate Process Authority must set requirements regarding the start-up of new products, processes or equipment, ie: Incubation packs, Inoculation packs. The individual must review the results of these requirements and make the decision to approve for manufacture.
  The Corporate Process Authority must keep up with government regulations and ensure compliance. This may involve equipment and instrumentation or procedures, computer software, process filing methods, etc. The individual manages the change through the department to a successful completion.
• The Corporate Process Authority recommends, makes decisions on, and develops validation requirements for technological advancements in thermal processing for Campbell Soup. This may be new processes such as Aseptic or High Pressure Processing or new types of cookers, or methods of pre-heating product such as microwave or ohmic heaters.
• This position has exposure to every level of the corporation as he or she makes decisions which affect safety, quality, company reputation, economic results, investment, and new product launches. The individual is Campbell Soup's representative to government regulatory agencies and has a personal relationship with those responsible for compliance in those agencies.
• The Corporate Process Authority is on call 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, even during travel and vacations, to make decisions regarding process deviations or to approve temporary process notes for extenuating circumstances or to answer questions/provide information to regulatory agencies as requested.

Job Specifications

• The individual has expert knowledge of microbial risks, product and packaging characteristics/interactions with product, critical factors in thermal processing, commercial equipment, and manufacturing procedures, and their effects on the delivery of a thermal process and maintenance of product safety and stability sterility.
• The individual is an expert in designing and conducting the appropriate studies relating to thermal processing of food, such as heat penetration, temperature and heat transfer distribution studies, thermal-death-time experiments, process validation and verification studies, and applying other scientific methods related to aseptic and thermal processing.
• The individual is known to government regulators by reputation and recognized by them as a Process Authority.
• The position requires the candidate to be able to distill extremely technical data and insights into clear objectives and decisions with senior management in all areas of the Company.
  

Working Conditions

• The Corporate Process Authority works in the office, at the computer, as well as in the process room and kitchen reviewing data and inspecting products. The individual attends meetings regularly within all areas of the company. The position requires approximately 20% travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, government offices, industry meetings and co-manufacturing sites.
• The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Who you will work with...

• Reporting to the VP, Quality Thermal Processing and Supply & Distribution
• Managing a team of 1-3

What you bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience in Thermal Processing, or a combination of Thermal Processing, Food Engineering, Food R&D / QA.
• Minimum of 15 years' relevant experience in the Food Industry, with 5 or more years in Thermal Processing of Campbell products or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of food science, microbiology, engineering principles, calculus, computers, thermal process equipment and instrumentation is required.
• Must have excellent judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Itwould be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Preferred Education: Master's degree or PhD in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience in Thermal Processing, or a combination of Thermal Processing, Food Engineering, Food R&D / QA.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.