Food safety coordinator (f/m/d)

About this role

Would you like to work at one of the most innovative companies in Hamburg? PlantaCorp is an ISO 22000, GMP-certified German manufacturer of liposomal food supplements. Our unique and advanced vital substance-encapsulation technology provides our customers with highly effective, maximal-absorption liposomal food supplements. Our 1500 sq.m, state-of-the-art production services as well as the offices are located at Eidelstedt, Hamburg.

We as PlantaCorp help our business partners to conquer the global supplement market with both our contract manufacturing and white labelling services. Together, we are shaping the future by creating a new perspective on food supplements. Our goal is to make our modern and innovative liposomal technology available to everyone. To get closer to our goal, we are looking for a: Food safety coordinator (f/m/d) in full-time, 40 hours As part of the Quality Management team, you will contribute to strengthening the company’s food safety culture.

This role combines a strong focus on documentation, risk assessment, and quality systems with some hands-on laboratory tasks in microbiology and cleaning validation. Tasks: Verify CAPA effectiveness and support continuous improvement activities Coordinate and monitor HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP programs, including meetings and risk assessments Review and approve new raw materials, packaging materials, and suppliers, including risk assessments Manage quality management system documentation and internal change management processes Support the Quality Control department with microbiological analyses Support the validation of cleaning chemicals and related cleaning processes Support certification audits, supplier evaluations, facility inspections, trainings, and food safety culture projects Required qualifications: BSc or MSC in food science, food engineering or related field (food technology, biotechnology, pharma technology) at least 3+ years’ experience in the food industry in quality related positions experience with root cause analysis tools (5 why, fish bone, ….) solid understanding of GMP guidelines and other relevant regulations in the food industry HACCP knowledge and experience in conducting risk assessments experience with ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 or other certifications in a food manufacturing company basic knowledge of European and national law for food and food packaging would be of advantage experience in conducting audits / Qualification as an internal auditor in the food industry would be of advantage ability to work in a team and strong communication skills high sense of responsibility and independence team spirit, reliability, and solid work ethic good communication skills in English (B2) and preferably also in German (B1+) general PC skills (MS Windows, Office) Mutual respect, reliability and self-initiative are a matter of course for us.