Food Safety Certification Implementation Specialist

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Food Safety Certification Implementation Specialist to join our growing team.

Location - This role will be based out of our Burr Ridge production facility

About the role:

This role will be directly responsible for the implementation of the BRCGS food safety and quality management system by working cross-functionally to drive compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence.  It will report to the Director of FSQR.

Responsibilities:

• Program Implementation & Compliance
• Lead the development, implementation and integration of BRCGS Food Safety standards across the organization, from raw material receiving through order fulfillment
• Create, update, and maintain policies, SOPs, work instructions, and supporting documentation required for certification.
• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and readiness reviews to verify compliance with BRCGS requirements and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate preparation activities for BRCGS certification audits, including documentation readiness, employee training, and corrective action follow-up and verification.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Operations, FSQA, Maintenance & Engineering,Sanitation, Commercialization, and Supply Chain teams to embed food safety standards into day-to-day operations
• Provide training and coaching to build organizational understanding of BRCGS requirements on topics such as allergen management, foreign material control, sanitation effectiveness and GMPs.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert on BRCGS standards, providing guidance, solutions, and risk-based recommendations.
• Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance and offer practical recommendations to meet standards in a growing food manufacturing environment 
• Risk Management and Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and analyze food safety and quality data, including environmental monitoring results, non-conformances, customer complaints, and process deviations to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause analyses and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with cross-functional teams
• Support implementation of process improvements that enhance food safety, productivity, and audit readiness
• Ensure all documentation, records and verification activities are accurate, organized and meet regulatory and audit expectations.
• Member of HACCP and Recall teams
• Support document control activities and management of the document registry
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills we value:

• 5-8 years of experience in corporate food safety, quality assurance, or plant operations in a food manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in implementing or auditing BRCGS food safety standards
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing third-party audits
• Extensive knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, GMPs and regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA, FSMA)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Skilled at identifying root causes and recommending effective solutions
• Able to drive change by influence others within and outside of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree required in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

Nice to have and/or you’ll learn: 

• Experience supporting GFSI-recognized schemes (SQF, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000)
• Experience with eQMS and ERP systems, including TraceGains, Redzone and Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Experience working in a snack manufacturing operation
• BRCGS professional, lead auditor or Internal Auditor Certification
• HACCP certification, GMP certification

Equal Pay Disclosure(s):

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.

Base Pay range for this position:

• $79,000 - $101,000 annually
• Target Annual Bonus: 15% of base salary

The final discretionary compensation that will be offered for this role depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position requires current authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.

Benefits:

• Double Good offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate’s needs. We offer immediate vesting in our 401k plan, paid time off, company-paid leaves and other perks including a Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn!).
• Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at https://www.doublegood.com/careers.

Double Good is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.  The EEO is the law and is available here. Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).

This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.