Food Safety Consultant (Manufacturing Consolidation)

About the Company

Synergetics is a respected leader in the management consulting industry, specializing in business value creation, mergers and acquisitions, and supply chain management. Since 1975, we have successfully completed over 1,800 engagements, resulting in $9 billion in total EBITDA improvements. We work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including small- to mid-sized enterprises and many Fortune 500 companies. Our core values—honesty, authenticity, respect, trust, and teamwork—guide everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Food Safety Consultant to support a strategic manufacturing consolidation initiative for a food production company. This role will lead due diligence efforts to evaluate food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness as two external manufacturing facilities are integrated into a single plant. The consultant will play a critical role in ensuring that capital expenditures align with regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and long-term return on investment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive food safety and quality audits across existing and target manufacturing environments.
• Assess current-state ("as-is") conditions, including compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate existing food safety systems, including SQF, HACCP, and related programs.
• Identify gaps between current operations and future-state requirements for a consolidated manufacturing model.
• Develop a detailed gap analysis with prioritized recommendations.
• Perform risk assessments tied to food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational execution.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, quality, finance, and leadership) to align findings with capital expenditure plans.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure investments support compliance, efficiency, and ROI objectives.
• Deliver clear documentation and executive-level summaries of findings and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Food Safety, Food Science, or a related field (preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience in food safety, quality, or regulatory roles within CPG or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in SQF, HACCP, and applicable food safety and regulatory frameworks.
• Prior experience in auditing, inspections, or quality/food safety leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting facility start-ups, transitions, or consolidations is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements across local, state, federal, and global standards.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business and financial impact (ROI-focused recommendations).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Deliverables / Expected Outcomes

• Comprehensive “as-is” assessment of current manufacturing and food safety conditions.
• Regulatory compliance evaluation across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Gap analysis outlining deficiencies and required improvements.
• Risk assessment with mitigation strategies.
• Recommendations aligned to capital expenditure planning and ROI objectives.
• Executive-ready report summarizing findings and next steps.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life & ADD, STD, LTD. 401K match. Unlimited PTO.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Synergetics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We participate in the E-Verify program following offer acceptance.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced consultant or have a consulting-type background, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

About Synergetics Installation Worldwide, Inc.

At Synergetics Installations Worldwide, we believe our people are our greatest asset. For nearly five decades, we’ve helped transform businesses from small enterprises to global Fortune 500 leaders through hands-on, results-driven consulting. You may not know our name, but you’ve definitely heard of the companies we’ve helped grow. We’re a boutique, owner-led firm known for our authenticity, agility, and integrity. Our culture is built on trust, respect, honesty, authenticity, and teamwork, and we’re growing. Synergetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all employees. We participate in the E-Verify program following offer acceptance (Employees Only).