QRC Specialist: Innovation PT

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  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Quality & Safety Leadership (Primary Focus) Lead food safety and quality efforts for innovation projects, including early-stage product development and joint ventures. We are seeking a Quality & Food Safety Specialist to support innovation initiatives within a dynamic product development environment focused on protein, functional, and better-for-you food categories.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHershey, PA

    Description

    Overview

    We are seeking a Quality & Food Safety Specialist to support innovation initiatives within a dynamic product development environment focused on protein, functional, and better-for-you food categories.
    This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance during early-stage product development and commercialization. The position offers flexible, part-time hours with the opportunity to expand based on business needs, and requires adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

    Responsibilities

    Quality & Safety Leadership (Primary Focus)
    • Lead food safety and quality efforts for innovation projects, including early-stage product development and joint ventures
    • Conduct Quality Design Reviews and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
    • Collaborate with R&D, operations, engineering, packaging, and commercial teams to support product launches
    • Ensure food safety and quality requirements are integrated into project planning and execution
    Program & Process Support
    • Manage ingredient and packaging approval processes
    • Develop and maintain documentation supporting food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
    • Provide on-site support during manufacturing trials and production runs
    • Investigate and resolve quality issues across manufacturing and distribution operations
    • Stay current on regulatory requirements (FDA, HACCP, GMP) and industry trends
    Continuous Improvement
    • Analyze audit results and performance data to identify improvement opportunities
    • Support process optimization and implement best practices for food safety and quality
    • Contribute to development of global standards for external manufacturing partners
    Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
    • Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards
    • Communicate project updates, risks, and quality concerns effectively across stakeholders
    • Support integration of quality requirements into commercial agreements and product strategies

    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years of experience in food quality, food safety, or related roles within manufacturing environments
    • Strong knowledge of food safety systems including HACCP, GMP, and FDA regulations
    • Experience supporting new product development and lifecycle processes
    • Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot quality issues in manufacturing environments
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Teams)
    • Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced, and evolving environment

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in protein, functional foods, or better-for-you product categories
    • FDA PCQI certification
    • Experience with SAP or similar systems
    • Background in supplier quality, packaging, or regulatory compliance
    • Hands-on manufacturing or plant experience

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