Safety Specialist jobs in Topeka, KS
Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Food Safety Specialist/Senior Food Safety Specialist
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 155354 - Topeka, Kansas, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.
We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Job Summary
The Food Safety Specialist is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation and execution of the Corporate Food Safety Programs in compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations and other pertinent local regulations across Hill's Manufacturing Plants. Food Safety programs include, but are not limited to: Preventive Controls, HACCP, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and other associated prerequisite programs such as foreign material control, pest control, cleaning and sanitization, chemical control, and corrective and preventive actions. Also, this position collaborates with subject matter experts in the development and execution of policies, standards and procedures. Additionally, this position will provide comprehensive food safety support, training and guidance to site food safety teams.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and lead implementation of prerequisite programs in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Programs include, but are not limited to, GMPs HACCP, glass and brittle plastics, foreign material, pest control, cleaning & sanitization and chemical control
Support site food safety teams in the development and execution of their plans & programs. Work in coordination and alignment with other subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure consistency and adherence to the Food Safety Programs
Develop training programs and train plant personnel on food safety and prerequisite programs. Work in partnership with Corporate Food Safety Team to develop Food Safety Training modules
Lead audits for Hill's suppliers, co-manufacturers and Hill's manufacturing facilities specific to food safety
Manage the Hill's Ingredient Hazard Analysis Database and provide support for site team process hazard analysis
Participate in monitoring emerging regulatory positions on Food Safety. Work with Quality team members to evaluate and interpret emerging regulations and support development of company position and practices for compliance
In collaboration with Operations and Site Quality teams, participate in investigations and report on consumer complaints in relation to food safety
Benchmark with external companies on leading Food Safety and Quality Programs
Participate in Industry Forums to keep current on trends and issues relevant to the organization
Education/ Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications include:- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry or related technical field
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing / plant operations environment
- HACCP Certified and/or Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification
- Auditing / audit skills experience in quality or food safety management systems, including internal / external auditing for compliance
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with regulatory compliance of products regulated under FDA 21 CFR 507, 21 CFR 117 or other relevant compliance experience with manufacturing of food products
- Knowledge of food safety risk, identification and management, HACCP and prerequisite programs
- Experience in GFSI-based food safety management systems in a food manufacturing environment, including internal / external auditing for compliance
Preferred qualifications include:- Low Acid Canned Food (21 CFR 113) experience
- SQF or other GFSI scheme practitioner
- Pet food manufacturing experience
Compensation and Benefits
Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:- Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
- Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
- Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
- Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people - ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve -and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.
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Safety Occupational Health Specialist
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Manhattan, KS
FULL_TIME
- You will serve as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist and are responsible for ensuring maintenance of and compliance with all Federal, State, Local, Departmental, and Agency environmental laws, ...
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Project Safety Specialist
- Goodyear
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- Requisition ID: 121253 Sponsorship Available: No Relocation Assistance Available: No Goodyear. More Driven. Primary Purpose of Position: The Project Safety Specialist is primarily responsible for prov...
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
- Corvias Group
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Fort Riley, KS
FULL_TIME
- Job Details Description Who We AreCorvias’ property management philosophy is simple. We take a holistic, “resident first” approach to housing and maintenance so our partners can focus on their core mi...
- 11 Days Ago
Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator
- JSS Safety & Rescue
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Topeka, KS
FULL_TIME
- Job SummaryJSS Safety & Rescue is actively seeking qualified Industrial Safety Professionals, who are familiar and comfortable with project-based work including experience in the various industries su...
- 7 Days Ago
Consumer Safety Inspector
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Waterville, KS
FULL_TIME
- Duties YOU WILL/MAY: Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting nonco...
- 10 Days Ago
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Project Safety Specialist
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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Topeka, KS
- Of Position: The Project Safety Specialist is primarily responsible for providing oversight and education on constructio...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
SQL Database Administrator/SQL System Analyst
- Abacus Service Corporation
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Topeka, KS
- State of Kansas Staff Augmentation Request (Position # K0238345) State of Kansas departments will complete and send this...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
District-Wide Receptionist / Case Management Assistant
- Federal Public Defender
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Topeka, KS
- Kansas Federal Public Defender Position Announcement District-Wide Receptionist / Case Management Assistant Topeka or Ka...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transportation Driver
- Countryside Health Center Operations, LLC
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Topeka, KS
- Job Summary The Transportation Driver provides resident's transportation to and from appointments and/or activities in a...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Food Safety Specialist/Senior Food Safety Specialist
- Colgate-Palmolive
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Topeka, KS
- Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country # 155354 - Topeka, Kansas, United States **Who We Are** Colgate-Palmolive C...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Event Staff
- Oak View Group
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Topeka, KS
- Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live even...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Benefit Specialist
- Experis
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Topeka, KS
- Job Title: Benefit Specialist Location: Osawatomie, KS As a SOAR Benefits Specialist, you will be part of the Client Ser...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Cardiac Cath Lab - Cath Lab / Interventional Technologist
- Trusted Health
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Topeka, KS
- Trusted is seeking an experienced allied health professional for this exciting travel assignment. Trusted has streamline...
- 3/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Topeka, Kansas
Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 127,473. The Topeka Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Shawnee, Jackson, Jefferson, Osage, and Wabaunsee counties, had a population of 233,870 in the 2010 census.
The name Topeka is a Kansa-Osage sentence that means "place where we dug potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a plac...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Safety Specialist jobs
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Topeka, Kansas area prices
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