Senior Consultant, Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Bozeman, MT - USA
Job Summary
Senior Consultant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Remote
Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Food Safety and Quality Assurance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the food manufacturing industry.
Interteks People Assurance teams empower your workforce to identify and close operational gaps and mitigate risk by assuring smart actions across your organization. Intertek Alchemy provides frontline worker training solutions for processors manufacturers packagers and distributors of all sizes. Intertek Catalyst inspires and engages workforces with highly creative custom-branded asset protection communication programs tailor-made strategic solutions designed to leverage our clients company brand values and objectives to optimize the culture of their people. Intertek Wisetail provides a custom branded training and communication platform built to engage todays workforce with a complete learning management system giving customers the tools to grow their passionate workforce.
What are we looking for
ConsultingDeliveryandClientSupport
Provide hands-on consulting services to food industry clients across SQF BRCGS andFSSC 22000 standards to ensure audit readiness and sustained compliance. Partner with clients to identify business objectives develop an FSQA program strategy and facilitate implementation of the plan.Lead the development reassessment and enhancement of HACCP/Food Safety Plans prerequisiteprograms and regulatory documentation. Support clients in addressingUSDA-FSIS and FDA compliance requirements including responsesto regulatory findings such as NRs and 483s.
Conduct training coursesonPreventiveControlsfor HumanFood HACCP and other food safety topics as qualified. Deliver audit services for GFSI standards (SQF BRCGS FSSC22000) when appropriately credentialed.
ClientRelationshipManagementandProgramExecution
Buildandmaintainstrongtrustedrelationships withclientstakeholderstosupport continuousimprovement infoodsafetyqualityproductivityandculture.Conduct recurring program check-ins including monthly Advantage Program client calls tosustain system effectiveness.
Ensuretimely completionofclient deliverables documentationmanagement and system updates. Maintain accurate client records and activity tracking. Manage travel schedules expenses and administrative requirements associated with consulting engagements.
Business Enablement and Growth Support
Identify opportunities to enhance client value through additional Intertek Alchemy products and consulting services. Practice consultative selling to promote Intertek Alchemy products and services to achieve client business needs. Collaborate with Business Development and Business Operations teams on scheduling and opportunity alignment.
Partner with Leadership to identify and promote business development opportunities through industry updates and thought leadership initiatives. Coordinate with Marketing with participation in SME role including webinars speaking engagements and written content as needed.
Operational Excellence and Internal Collaboration
Ensure consistent execution of consulting engagements by maintaining high standards of documentation accuracy timeliness and compliance with internal systems. Communicate effectively with the Senior Director Technical Consulting and Services regarding client needs project status and escalation items.
Support continuous improvement in delivery processes tools and methodologies that enhance consulting effectiveness and scalability.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: 10 years in food safety quality assurance and auditing within the food industry including 2 years in consulting and/or commercial training.
Regulatory Expertise: Strong knowledge of USDA-FSIS FDA and broader food safety compliance requirements.
GFSI Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise with SQF BRCGS and/or FSSC 22000 including active or prior auditor certification under at least one scheme.
Certifications: Current PCQI and HACCP certification plus qualification as a PCQI for Human Food Trainer.
Consulting & Communication: Proven client-facing consulting training relationship management and communication skills with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders.
Systems & Travel: Moderate CRM/ERP proficiency (e.g. NetSuite) strong documentation/reporting discipline and willingness to travel 80% including domestic client-site travel.
What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match tuition reimbursement and more.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation or gender
identity.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation or who need assistance applying please email or call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' oper ... View more