Food Safety Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers was founded in 2004 with a simple idea from our founder, Jeff O'Neill, that great wines should be enjoyed by all. We believe those wines must be of exceptional quality centered around our core belief that doing the right thing for our employees, consumers, partners, and the planet is key to a sustainable future. As our family-owned business has grown, so has our belief in business as a force for good-we are proud to be an industry leader in sustainability and a Certified B Corporation.

We are one of California's largest wineries, with operations in Larkspur, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Parlier / Reedley, CA. Our award-winning portfolio of consumer brands includes Line 39, FitVine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble, Charles Woodson's Intercept, Robert Hall, Allegro Cellars, Ram's Gate, Wines of Substance, ViNO, and BrandyLab.

The Food Safety Coordinator is responsible for leadership and oversight of all aspects of sanitation, food safety, and related compliance within the winery operations. This role ensures the effective implementation of sanitation processes, adherence to company policies, and compliance with BRC regulatory standards or equivalent GFSI frameworks. Key responsibilities include managing sanitation schedules, validating cleaning processes, tracking inventory, and maintaining accurate documentation. The Food Safety Coordinator plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering training programs, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to foster collaboration in a fast-paced environment while upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Provide leadership and oversight for team operations, including scheduling, development, and adherence to company policies and standards.
• Track / trend cleaning and sanitation of winery equipment, including daily sanitization, weekly validations, and water usage metrics.
• Manage and update the tank boards ensuring the dirty tanks are in the queue for the sanitation process
• Ensure the sanitation team adheres to SOPs and conducts weekly validations using ATP swabs
• Conduct monthly inventory and order supplies to maintain necessary stock levels
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Support the O'Neill auditing team with monthly housekeeping audits and processing audits
• Monitor audit deficiencies and track corrective actions from routine internal audits.
• Assist in developing and maintaining training modules and matrices for monthly GMP training
• Lead Food Safety training for all employees, including seasonal workers during harvest
• Collaborate to develop, update, and maintain BRC documentation on an annual basis
• Oversee sanitation trials, evaluate results, and recommend new methods or improvements
• Verify completion of sanitation records
• Assist with validating and reviewing monthly BRC documentation and paperwork
• Supervise and validate the execution of sanitation tasks by the sanitation team
• Multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Foster a positive and professional work environment by promoting accountability, collaboration, and adherence to company standards.
• Coach, mentor, and support team development to enhance performance and teamwork
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures across all team activities
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the organization

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

CULTURAL BEHAVIORS :

O'Neill team members are Forward Thinkers . Hard Working without Drama. Friendly Problem Solvers who work as One Team to Always Deliver .

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with a company match, Paid Time Off, holidays, and more.

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check and drug screen and adhere to all Company, Federal, and State Food Safety Regulations and Policies. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Salary Description

25-27 / hour

Salary : $25 - $27