Food Safety & GMP Quality Assurance Consultant Part time (Remote)
$130,000–$130,000 year
Remote
Job Summary
Conduct assessments and audits of food manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, distribution, and ingredient supplier operations. Evaluate compliance with FDA food regulations, GMP requirements, and industry standards including 21 CFR Parts 117 and 111, FSMA, and GFSI-recognized programs. Develop and improve Quality Management Systems, review SOPs, and investigate quality events or deviations. Support clients during FDA inspections, regulatory responses, and supplier qualification programs. Provide training on GMPs, HACCP, and inspection readiness. Prepare reports and recommendations while maintaining current knowledge of evolving regulations. This part-time role offers 15-20 hours per week with domestic and occasional international travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline
- 15+ years of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Regulatory Compliance experience within food, beverage, dietary supplement, ingredient, or consumer product manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of: FDA Food Regulations
- FSMA
- 21 CFR Part 117
- HACCP Principles
- GMP Requirements
- Food Safety Management Systems
- Experience conducting internal, supplier, contract manufacturer, and third-party audits
- Experience implementing and maintaining GFSI-recognized programs (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of risk assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA development, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven experience supporting regulatory inspections and certification audits
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
- Willingness and ability to travel as required (domestic U.S. and occasional international travel)
Desired Qualifications
- HACCP or PCQI certification preferred
- Lead Auditor certification (SQF, BRCGS, ISO 22000, or equivalent) preferred
- Consulting Experience Food Safety Plan development and implementation
- FDA inspection readiness assessments
- Food facility registration and compliance programs
- Supplier qualification and auditing
- Mock FDA inspections
- Sanitation program evaluations
- Environmental monitoring programs
- Allergen control programs
- Quality Management System implementation
- Training and coaching of QA and production personnel
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