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How much do sqf consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for sqf consultant in the United States is $49.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SQF Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SQF Consultant, you need in-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code, often supported by SQF Practitioner or auditor certification. Familiarity with food safety management systems, audit tools, and documentation software is typically required. Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and training skills help you guide clients and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These skills and qualifications are vital for ensuring food safety compliance, passing audits, and protecting brand reputation in the food industry.

What is an SQF Consultant?

An SQF Consultant is a professional who specializes in helping food businesses implement and maintain Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. They guide organizations through the SQF Code requirements, assist in developing food safety and quality management systems, and provide training to staff. SQF Consultants also help prepare for audits, identify gaps in compliance, and recommend corrective actions to achieve and sustain certification. Their expertise ensures that companies meet industry-recognized food safety standards, improving product quality and consumer confidence.

What are some common challenges faced by SQF Consultants when working with clients to achieve food safety certification?

SQF Consultants often encounter challenges such as aligning client processes with SQF Code requirements, managing resistance to change within teams, and ensuring thorough documentation and record-keeping. They must adapt to various facility types and existing procedures, which may require significant process adjustments. Effective communication and a collaborative approach are key, as consultants frequently work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Sqf Consultant vs Food Safety Auditor?

AspectSqf ConsultantFood Safety Auditor
CertificationsGFSI, SQF Lead Auditor, HACCPGFSI, HACCP, Lead Auditor certifications
Work EnvironmentConsulting for multiple clients, on-site assessments, policy developmentAuditing facilities, compliance verification, report writing
Industry UsageFood manufacturing, supply chain, certification prepFood plants, regulatory agencies, certification bodies

While both roles focus on food safety, a Sqf Consultant primarily provides guidance, policy development, and certification preparation for clients, whereas a Food Safety Auditor conducts on-site inspections to verify compliance. The roles often overlap in certifications and industry settings, but their core functions differ: consulting versus auditing.

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Consultant, Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Consultant, Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Intertek

Austin, TX • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Intertek rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Consultant, Food Safety and Quality Assurance 

Intertek Alchemy is seeking a Consultant to join our Food Safety and Quality Assurance team. This is a remote position requiring extensive travel to client locations (80%+). In this role, you will partner directly with food manufacturing clients to develop, implement, and strengthen world-class food safety and quality systems that support regulatory compliance and GFSI certification readiness.

You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping clients build sustainable, audit-defensible systems aligned to SQF, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000 standards while strengthening regulatory compliance with USDA-FSIS and FDA requirements.

 Key Responsibilities:Consulting Delivery and Client Support

Provide hands-on consulting services to food industry clients across SQF, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000 standards to ensure audit readiness and sustained compliance. Partner with clients to identify business objectives, develop an FSQA program strategy, and facilitate implementation of the plan. Lead the development, reassessment, and enhancement of HACCP/Food Safety Plans, prerequisite programs, and regulatory documentation. Support clients in addressing USDA-FSIS and FDA compliance requirements, including responses to regulatory findings such as NRs and 483s.

Conduct training courses on Preventive Controls for Human Food, HACCP, and other food safety topics, as qualified. Deliver audit services for GFSI standards (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000) when appropriately credentialed.

Client Relationship Management and Program Execution

Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders to support continuous improvement in food safety, quality, productivity, and culture. Conduct

recurring program check-ins, including monthly Advantage Program client calls, to sustain system effectiveness.

Ensure timely completion of client deliverables, documentation management, and system updates. Maintain accurate client records and activity tracking. Manage travel schedules, expenses, and administrative requirements associated with consulting engagements.

Business Enablement and Growth Support

Identify opportunities to enhance client value through additional Intertek Alchemy products and consulting services. Practice consultative selling to promote Intertek Alchemy products and services to achieve client business needs. Collaborate with

Business Development and Business Operations teams on scheduling and opportunity alignment.

Partner with Marketing to support thought leadership initiatives, including webinars, speaking engagements, and written content as needed.

Operational Excellence and Internal Collaboration

Ensure consistent execution of consulting engagements by maintaining high standards of documentation accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal systems.

Communicate effectively with the Senior Director, Technical Consulting and Services regarding client needs, project status, and escalation items.

Support continuous improvement in delivery processes, tools, and methodologies that enhance consulting effectiveness and scalability.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, auditing, consulting, or training within the food industry.

  • Strong technical expertise in USDA-FSIS and FDA regulatory requirements and broader food safety compliance frameworks

  • Demonstrated knowledge of GFSI standards including SQF, BRCGS, and/or FSSC 22000.

  • Current Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and HACCP certification

  • Active or prior certification to conduct audits under at least 1 GFSI scheme (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000)

  • Strong background in client-facing consulting, training delivery, and relationship management.

  • Moderate proficiency with CRM/ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and strong administrative discipline in managing client documentation and reporting.

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, educate, and build credibility with client stakeholders.

  • Ability to travel extensively (80%+), including domestic travel to client sites.
What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Intertek's People Assurance team provides range of workforce-focused solutions that empower our clients' employees to identify and close operational gaps and mitigate risk by assuring smart actions across organizations. Our services give clients the tools they need to build, maintain, and protect their brands, supporting them in the continuous evolution of their workforce to maximize employee potential.

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