Food Quality & Safety Specialist

PRI Global; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food safety company in Hershey, PA is seeking a Food Quality & Safety Specialist for a part-time role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in food quality and manufacturing, with a strong grasp of food safety regulations and compliance. Responsibilities include supporting new product development and ensuring adherence to safety standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Food Quality and Food Manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance.
• FDA PCQI certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support Innovation and New Product Development with a focus on food safety.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory standards are upheld.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Packaging, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Food Safety

HACCP

GMPs

FDA regulations

Quality Design Principles

Microsoft Office

Teams

SAP

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Title: Food Quality & Safety Specialist

Location: Hershey, PA

Assignment Duration: 12–18 months (Part-Time)

Shift: 1st Shift

About the Role

This position supports Innovation and New Product Development with a strong focus on food safety, speed to market, and quality compliance. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment that requires quick response to evolving business needs.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Quality Systems & Labs team and collaborating with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Packaging, and Commercial teams, this role ensures all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards are upheld throughout the Agile Innovation and early‑stage development processes.

Top Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, GMPs, FDA regulations, and Quality Design Principles
• Understanding of diverse manufacturing processes — including dairy, confectionery, cereals, nuts, baking, extrusion, and warehousing
• Familiarity with new product development life cycles and innovation processes

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Food Quality and Food Manufacturing
• Solid understanding of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• FDA PCQI certification preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SAP

Industry Experience

• Food manufacturing and production environments
• New product development and commercialization
• Hands‑on food quality and safety experience

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Other
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing