Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance SpecialistHershey, PA - Hybrid12-18 Months ContractTop Three Technical Skills:Thorough knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP, GMPs, FDA regulations, quality design principles.Understanding varied manufacturing processes to include dairy, sweeteners, confectionery, cereal, peanuts and tree nuts, ground nuts, raisins, flour, snacks, baking, extrusion and warehousing. Manufacturing plant experience preferredHave an understanding of new product development steps and life cycleMust Haves:At least 5 years; Food Quality experience, food Manufacturing experience, FDA PCQI certification preferredSoftware Skills and Purpose (if applicable): MS OFFICE, Teams, SAPMain Duties:Time % Summary of major duties:75% Represents QRC on Front-of-Funnel Innovation and other applicable projects. Assures that the food quality and food safety aspects of the projects are taken into account in planning and implementation. Conduct brainstorming sessions to identify risks. Effectively communicates and transfers knowledge on projects and product changes to regional QRC personnel.20% Actively identifies and supports packaging and ingredient supplier approval process. As needed prepares documentation necessary to support FSMA, Foods Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance. Provides on-site support at Technical Center and manufacturing sites during trials and/or production runs. Conducts quality issue follow-up and resolution involving the manufacturing sites, distribution and logistics groups . Prepares reports for issue resolution, provides timely communication to partners upon learning any service-related issue from manufacturing locations. Keeps abreast of government regulations and enforcement, trends in food safety, pest control regulations and techniques and changes in PEP/HACCP policies and procedures.5% Participates in continuous program improvement efforts using audit and KPI data, Gap analysis, and Client benchmarking to establish yearly goals.