Senior Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$82,000–$100,000 year
Remote · Chicago, Illinois, United States or Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Lead and conduct Operational Quality Assessments at manufacturing facilities to determine compliance with safety and quality requirements; capture and communicate assessment observations; support calibration discussions to ensure alignment; identify systemic trends and deficiencies to drive risk-based improvements; share best practices across facilities; support verification of Food Safety Plans (HACCP) and regulatory alignment; partner with facility and enterprise leadership throughout the assessment process; assist with SQF compliance activities including audit coordination, corrective actions, documentation management, and training updates; maintain knowledge of GFSI benchmarked schemes and prerequisite programs such as GMP, sanitation, pest control, and allergen management; travel up to 50-75% domestically.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, including food safety assessments or audit experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety systems, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements including Global Food Safety Initiative, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food and Drug Administration, and United States Department of Agriculture
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative problem-solving
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