Firmenich is seeking a Director of Global Food Safety for their Health, Nutrition & Care business unit, preferably located in Poznan, Poland. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in food safety and quality management, particularly in highly regulated industries, and will be responsible for leading food safety strategies across a global manufacturing network
Job Summary
You will safeguard consumers and business continuity by defining a robust global Food Safety Management System across more than 20 sites.
The role requires deep expertise in GFSI-recognized schemes like FSSC 22000 and managing highly regulated environments such as Early Life Nutrition.
This strategic leadership position offers the opportunity to shape global food safety standards within a purpose-driven, science-powered organization.
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Firmenich is seeking a Director of Global Food Safety for their Health, Nutrition & Care business unit, preferably located in Poznan, Poland. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in food safety and quality management, particularly in highly regulated industries, and will be responsible for leading food safety strategies across a global manufacturing network.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years food safety experience
GFSI recognized FSMS knowledge
HACCP and microbiological risk management
Global manufacturing network leadership
Regulatory compliance in early life nutrition
Nice-to-have
Fluency in additional languages
Experience with medical nutrition segments
Strong change management capabilities
Cross-functional program leadership
Innovation scale-up embedding
Key Requirements
University degree in Food Science or related field
10+ years senior-level experience in food safety
Proven track record in highly regulated industries