valerianpartnersllc

Food Manufacturing Consultant

Meridian, Idaho · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$100kDetected 20 days ago

Process ImprovementCadenceGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringHACCPFood SafetyLean Manufacturing

About the role

We are expanding our affiliate network of senior food manufacturing consultants to serve a growing roster of small and mid-sized food and beverage clients.
This is a contract project-based role, not a traditional full-time position.
You choose your level of engagement, anywhere between 50% and 100%, giving you maximum control over your schedule while staying meaningfully engaged in challenging, high-impact client work.

Conduct operational audits and deliver actionable improvement roadmaps across production, quality, sanitation, CIP, and cost efficiency
Support greenfield and expansion projects in various stages around equipment selection, commissioning, team hiring, and transition to production
Design and deliver training programs for technicians, operators, and frontline leaders aligned to client culture and compliance requirements
Develop and implement food safety, sanitation, and quality systems (FSMA, SQF, HACCP, cGMP, FDA) for clients at various maturity levels
Proven track record in operational improvement (throughput, yield, sanitation, cost reduction, or quality program builds)
Various skills around PCQI, CIP (Clean-in-Place) validation & design training, Aseptic Processing certification, Hygienic Design (EHEDG or 3-A standards), FDA-specific training (especially low-acid & acidified foods)
WHY VALERIAN PARTNERS?
Valerian provides client relationships and back-office support.

20+ years of hands-on food and/or beverage manufacturing experience, including significant time at the plant leadership level
Deep working knowledge of FSMA, FDA cGMP, HACCP, SQF, USDA, and related food safety regulatory frameworks
Proven core technical skills involving Food Safety Systems, Aseptic & thermal processing, Sanitation & CIP, operations and Plant performance, & Quality systems are critical
High-impact work - Work with owners who need your expertise.
Collaborative network - Join a proven affiliate team of senior professionals, not a solo gig.

Flexible availability, openness to a contract/fractional model, ability to travel
We select, develop, and reward the best talent based on merit, performance, and company needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Valerian partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to ethical business practices.

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