Corporate Quality & Food Safety Specialist

External•Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Corporate Food Safety Specialist & Data Analyst supports enterprise food safety and quality programs through technical expertise, data analytics, and performance reporting. This role bridges food safety systems with data-driven insights, enabling proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and consistent execution across manufacturing sites. The position plays a key role in transforming legacy, manual processes into scalable digital solutions that enhance compliance, risk management, and operational performance. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Quality & Food Safety, the Corporate Food Safety Specialist & Data Analyst owns the day to day data collection management, data analysis & reporting and supports process improvements within system development and automation.

Requirements

BS Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Data Analytics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in in food safety, quality, manufacturing, data analytics, or digital systems within food manufacturing or CPG.
Experience working with QMS platforms, digital audit systems, or manufacturing/quality data sets
Strong knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including HACCP, GMPs, and GFSI standards.
Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and audit platforms.
Proficiency with standard computer applications (Google Workspace, Microsoft Suite).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
Proven capability to manage projects end-to-end and drive results in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments.
Ability to educate, train, and “sell” compliance programs and continuous improvement initiatives to stakeholders.
High learning agility and resilience in the face of setbacks or incomplete information.
Willingness to flex schedule as business needs require.
Ability to travel up to 25% manufacturing sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to multi-site or corporate environments a plus.
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
HACCP or PCQI certification preferred.
Experience with Power BI, SQL, or advanced Excel preferred

Responsibilities

Food Safety & Quality Program Support Support development, maintenance, and deployment of corporate food safety and quality standards, procedures, and tools.
Assist with implementation and verification of HACCP, Preventive Controls, GMPs, and GFSI-aligned programs across manufacturing sites.
Provide technical support for food safety investigations, nonconformances, deviations, and corrective actions.
Provide analytical and system support for food safety incidents, recalls, and root cause investigations.
Digital Transformation & Systems Enablement o Lead and support digital transformation initiatives for food safety and quality programs, including QMS, audit, sanitation, deviation, and corrective action systems.
Support implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of digital quality platforms and tools.
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define system requirements, workflows, data models, and reporting needs.
Data Analytics & Performance Reporting Collect, analyze, and interpret food safety and quality data from multiple sources (manufacturing sites, audits, dashboards, etc)
Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and KPIs to monitor performance, trends, and emerging risks.
Perform trend analysis and root cause insights to support proactive risk mitigation and continuous improvement initiatives
Audit, Compliance & Metrics o Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits through data analysis, reporting, and documentation
Track audit findings, corrective actions, and closure effectiveness using data-driven approaches.
Monitor compliance metrics related to food safety, quality, sanitation, hygiene, and customer performance.
Systems & Tools Management o Support and optimize food safety and quality data systems (e.g., QMS platforms, Tableau, Datahex, audit tools, complaint systems, and customer systems).
Ensure data integrity, standardization, and consistency across sites.
Develop standard reporting templates and automated dashboards where possible.
Cross-Functional Support & Continuous Improvement o Partner with site quality, food safety, IT, operations, and sanitation teams to ensure accurate data capture and reporting.
Provide analytical support for new product introductions, process changes, and continuous improvement projects.
Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis.
Translate complex data into clear, concise insights for leadership and operational teams.
Support enterprise initiatives focused on defect reduction, risk prevention, and food safety culture.