Contract Food Safety Consultant

 Requisition #: 19074
Functional Area:  Consulting
Employment Type:  Temporary
Work Options:  Remote / Work from Home in the US #LI-Remote
Work Hours:  As Needed

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%

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Every associate at J. J. Keller makes a difference by creating safer, more respectful workplaces. Whether serving our customers directly with expertise in safety and regulatory compliance or supporting the business with specialized skills, together we contribute to better workplaces for people across North America.

 

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