Senior Food Safety & Quality Consultant

PRI Global; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance & Food Safety Consultant to lead quality systems improvement across Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturing. The ideal candidate must possess over 10 years of Quality Assurance experience, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and have an in-depth knowledge of Food Safety regulations and Quality Control principles. This position offers the opportunity to drive quality excellence in complex manufacturing environments and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve quality systems across CPG manufacturing operations.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership in food safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

FDA regulations knowledge

Food manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

HACCP Certification

PCQI Certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance & Food Safety Consultant to lead and continuously improve quality systems across Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing operations. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership in food safety, regulatory compliance, and GFSI certification across domestic and international sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to driving quality excellence in complex manufacturing environments.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Quality Assurance experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership experience managing projects and globally distributed teams.
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control principles
• HACCP and PCQI programs
• U.S. FDA regulations and Global Food Safety regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Demonstrated experience with food manufacturing processes and operations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field (required).

Certifications

• HACCP Certification
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) or equivalent

Preferred:

• ISO 9001:2015 Auditor Certification (RABQSA or ASQ)
• GFSI-recognized certifications, including:
• SQF
• BRC
• FSSC 22000
• IFS or equivalent
• FSSC 22000 Auditor / Lead Auditor certification (strongly preferred)