Job Summary:

This role lends support to processes that helps client succeed by consistently delivering safe, high-quality food. The contractor will collaborate with cross-functional and internal partners and leverage resources throughout the product development process from strategy to commercialization to support and grow the Food & Beverage business and help build winning solutions for client guests. You will also be responsible for leading food safety, quality and regulatory programs and projects to ensure client Owned Brand Food meets relevant regulations and internal standards or food safety and quality.

Tasks

Complete initial approval and ongoing monitoring of food vendor facilities, including food safety program reviews through desk audits, GFSI audits and other necessary activities
Review and approve product specification attributes related to food safety and quality for assigned products or categories
Collaborate with senior FSQ risk managers/colleagues, cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve guest complaints or other product issues
Develop relationships and communicate FSQR guidance to cross-functional teams as needed
Integrate FSQR engagement into existing project milestones before key supplier, formulation, claims, or commercialization decisions are finalized
Create risk-based guidance, decision tools, and pre-established parameters that enable CFT partners to make informed choices earlier and reduce downstream rework.
Demonstrate how early risk identification can accelerate decision-making by resolving potential barriers before they impact commercialization timelines.
Focus on appropriate risk-based solutions to balance Food Safety and business related (e.g.) risks and to support a shared food safety culture
Build Shared Accountability: Reinforce that food safety and quality are enterprise responsibilities, with FSQR providing expertise and governance while business partners share ownership for execution.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of food safety and quality documentation in appropriate systems
Provide project management throughout the project lifecycle process
Communicate project progress, risks and issues in a timely manner to drive positive change when needed
Perform any corrective actions and escalate with recommendations
Ensure that any assigned projects maintain FSQR requirements and are completed in time
Leverage food science and quality expertise and experience to support the implementation of food and beverage regulatory compliance initiatives, working with internation cross-functional teams to develop and improve usability, relevance, and accuracy of compliance-related data and processes
Manage, analyze, and resolve product data from internal sources and external vendors to identify impacted items and support compliance-related decisions
Required skills and experience

6+ years of experience in food safety, food quality assurance, supplier quality, or food supplier risk management.
Experience conducting supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring, including reviewing GFSI-recognized certification audits, food safety programs, audit findings, and corrective action plans.
Working knowledge of HACCP, preventive controls, GMPs, allergen management, and applicable food safety regulatory requirements.
Experience reviewing food product specifications and evaluating food safety and quality risks associated with ingredients, finished products, or supplier processes.
Ability to perform documented, risk-based assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation or escalation actions.
Experience supporting cross-functional product development, supplier onboarding, formulation changes, or commercialization initiatives.
Experience managing food safety or quality projects, tracking milestones, resolving issues, and coordinating corrective actions.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and project management or document management tools.
Preferred skills and experience

Experience with bakery products, ingredients, or bakery manufacturing environments.
Experience using Bamboo Rose or comparable product lifecycle or supplier management systems.
Experience supporting food labeling, product claims, or multi-market regulatory compliance initiatives.
Experience creating risk-based decision tools, supplier scorecards, or standardized FSQR processes.
Experience using approved AI tools for document analysis, reporting, or workflow optimization.



Notes:
Hybrid
Monday & Friday Remote. Tuesday - Thursday Onsite Work Hours are 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Flexible)