Position Summary

The Food Safety Specialist supports consulting projects involving food
safety, regulatory compliance, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), and
quality systems for domestic and international food-manufacturing clients.

The role focuses on FSMS documentation review, food safety assessments,
gap assessments, regulatory research covering the USA, Canada, India,
European Union, and Middle East, technical report writing, client support,
training, and assisting senior consultants with project execution.

The successful candidate should possess a strong technical foundation,
excellent report-writing skills, and the ability to work independently
while receiving guidance on complex regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support food safety and regulatory consulting projects for domestic and
  international clients across sectors including seafood, spices, fresh
  produce, dairy, meat, bakery, ingredients, and processed foods.
• Conduct technical and regulatory research related to FDA, FSMA, CFIA,
  Codex Alimentarius, European Union requirements, FSSAI, Middle East
  regulations, GFSI schemes such as BRCGS and FSSC 22000, and other
  applicable international food safety requirements.
• Perform food safety gap assessments, GAP assessments, FSV assessments,
  GMP inspections, Environmental Monitoring Program assessments, and
  supplier evaluations.
• Travel to client sites to inspect manufacturing facilities, assess
  agricultural and aquaculture farms, conduct audits, and deliver training
  as required.
• Draft, review, and update food safety documentation, including SOPs,
  SSOPs, GMP programs, HACCP plans, Food Safety Plans, Environmental
  Monitoring Programs, Traceability Programs, Recall Plans, and Supplier
  Approval Programs.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including gap assessment
  reports, audit reports, facility assessment reports, root-cause analysis
  reports, corrective-action reports, meeting minutes, and technical
  summaries.
• Review laboratory testing reports, identify deviations, summarize
  findings, and assist with recommending appropriate corrective actions.
• Support root-cause investigations and assist in developing corrective
  and preventive action (CAPA) plans for client projects.
• Compile technical evidence, supporting documentation, and background
  information for regulatory submissions and client deliverables.
• Assist senior consultants with presentations, technical guidance
  documents, client reports, and training materials.
• Attend client meetings, prepare meeting summaries, track action items,
  and support the timely completion of project deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal subject-matter experts and cross-functional
  teams to support consulting assignments and project execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, client files, and
  technical databases.
• Stay current with emerging food safety regulations, regulatory guidance,
  scientific developments, and industry best practices.
• Support client training sessions, workshops, webinars, and internal
  knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Communicate professionally with clients, laboratories, regulatory
  bodies, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
• Travel within India and internationally, as required, to support audits,
  assessments, investigations, and training activities.
• Work collaboratively within a global consulting environment while
  managing multiple projects and meeting established deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,
  particularly technical writing.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving ability while working under
  minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all
  levels of management.
• Ability to commute to different facilities frequently.
• Ability to work with the TAG office team during the early hours of
  Eastern Time.
• Ability to collect, maintain, evaluate, and summarize data and prepare
  reports.
• Team-oriented attitude with strong values, integrity, and a positive
  outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other modern communication
  tools.