Since 1912, Phillips Distilling Company (PDC) has been producing high-quality spirits and popular brands. As one of America's oldest family-owned spirits companies, we pride ourselves on our independent spirit and our commitment to innovation, quality and community.

Phillips Distilling Company is currently inviting candidates to apply for a full-time Food Safety & Quality Specialist opportunity. The candidate selected for this role will enjoy competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package!

Classification: Exempt
Department: 8910 Quality Assurance
Reports To: Director of Quality                  

Summary:
The Food Safety & Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the facility's compliance with all operational regulations, including FDA requirements, internal policies, and applicable certifications. This position requires a proactive approach to enhancing and maintaining our facility's food safety program, working cross-functionally to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Essential Functions:

• Stay up to date with food safety regulations, including additions or changes, and ensure full compliance across the facility.
• Work cross functionally to enhance and maintain the facility's food safety program to meet FDA requirements, internal policies, and applicable certifications.
• Coordinate and complete internal audits to verify compliance with food safety regulations, quality policies, and customer requirements. This includes documenting findings, preparing reports, and presenting these findings to department leadership.
• Follow up on corrective actions and validate their effectiveness to address any non-compliance issues.
• Assist in preparing for and participating in external audits, including those for regulatory compliance and certifications.
• Provide training and education to employees on food safety practices and quality standards, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
• Evaluates and monitors the performance of internal quality control practices via audits, customer feedback, and other means of verification. 
• Performs all other related duties as assigned. 

Additional Functions:

• Living and abiding by the Phillips Way and the company’s core values: Communication & Collaboration, Dignity & Respect, Accountability, Customer Service and Community.

Required Competencies:

• Must have the ability to work and participate in an environment that expects all employees to support wellness, safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Must have the ability to think critically, problem solve and choose appropriate course of action based on priority and relative factors.
• Must have computer/technology knowledge and skills necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Must have knowledge of quality principles and industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in data analysis and audit reporting 

Required Education & Experience:

• Ability to maintain current knowledge, skills and/or certifications relevant to assigned job responsibilities.
• Minimum 3 years in food safety and plant quality operations within the food and beverage industry or related manufacturing industry
• Previous experience with Quality Management Systems, HACCP and GSFI schemes
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Previous experience working in the food or beverage industry.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Work Location & Travel Required:
This position works on-site reporting to the Princeton location. Work-related travel is minimal and primarily required for training purposes or visits to educational facilities.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• This position requires the ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time, including the dexterity to frequently type on a keyboard.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Involves frequent exposure to noise and the ability to stand on a hard surface for extended periods of time.

Other Considerations:

The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Phillips Distilling Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider all qualified individuals for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.