Contract Food Safety Consultant

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide food safety expertise and consultation services to clients, either in-house, off-site, or through internet technology. This includes conducting assessments, developing and implementing customized solutions, and providing advisory and technical support to clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides consulting and educational services to clients, either in-house, off-site or through Internet technology. 
• Develops, documents, and maintains curriculum and materials for general and client-specific applications. 
• Conducts safety audits and assessments, develops customized reports and safety manuals, and delivers regulatory related training. 
• Presents at Live Events, tradeshows, webinars, and other customer-facing events, including taking the lead role on writing and delivering these presentations.
• Assists management with developing the knowledge and skills of other associates through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Maintains a high level of regulatory expertise. Monitors and assesses regulatory changes and seeks to stay current with trends and specific developments within the industry.
• Suggests new products/services and revisions of existing products/services.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Safety & Quality Assurance, Food Engineering, or Science discipline.
• Qualified Individual (QI) based on CFR
• Certification(s) related to assigned subject matter may be required for select industries/topics, including but not limited to:
  • Certified Professional – Food Safety (CP-FS)
  • Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)
  • Valid PCQI & HACCP certifications
  • FSMA Train the Trainer certified
  • Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with food safety regulations and business operations.

• Strong food safety & regulatory comprehensive knowledge.
• Ability to navigate food regulations and policies.
• Ability to perform gap assessments, program development, implementation, and audit and inspection preparation. Ability to conduct mock audits and mock recalls.
• Expertise, technical knowledge, and field experience related to safety in manufacturing, processing, and distribution of food, beverages, and other goods meant for human consumption.
• Ability to help businesses identify and mitigate potential food safety hazards, develop, and implement food safety programs, and prepare for audits and inspections.
• Experience providing training and coaching to employees on food safety practices and procedures.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite. 
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with associates and client representatives at all levels.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to plan projects and meet deadlines, working both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively utilize technology/tools to communicate/deliver training in multiple formats.
• Ability to assess audience’s engagement and understanding of material and to adjust content and presentation style as appropriate.
• Understanding of sales, marketing, and business finance concepts/applications.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Travel to customer sites and/or industry and training events is required.

Travel Requirements: 75%