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Jeremy C.

Food Safety & Supplier Systems Specialist | FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA

FDA | USDA | FSMA | HACCP | Supplier Onboarding | QMS | Audit Readiness | Food Labeling I help food and beverage companies build and manage compliant, scalable, and easy-to-run systems—while also supporting supplier onboarding, coordination, and operational readiness, especially for remote teams, co-manufacturers, and growing brands. I am a Food Safety and Quality Systems professional with 15+ years of experience supporting FDA, USDA, FSMA, and GFSI-aligned programs across food manufacturing, labeling, distribution, and regulatory environments. My background spans regulatory inspection, enterprise manufacturers, contract labeling support, and consulting, giving me a practical, real-world understanding of both compliance requirements and day-to-day operations. In addition to compliance, I regularly work with brands and suppliers to ensure smooth onboarding, clear expectations, and strong working relationships—helping prevent issues before they impact production or customer experience. I specialize in practical, right-sized systems that support both compliance and business growth without unnecessary complexity. Services & Expertise FDA & USDA regulatory compliance support FSMA food safety plans & preventive controls HACCP program development and maintenance Quality Management System (QMS) administration SOP, SSOP, GMP & document control programs Audit preparation (FDA, USDA, GFSI, customer audits) CAPA, non-compliance, and quality data trending Traceability, holds, and recall readiness Food labeling documentation & regulatory review Supplier onboarding, vetting, and documentation review Co-manufacturer and supplier coordination & support Why Clients Hire Me Ability to balance strong relationships with operational structure Experience working with startups, artisan brands, and enterprise manufacturers Strong communication and remote collaboration across multiple partners Practical, audit-ready documentation that teams actually use Proactive approach—identifying gaps early to avoid downstream issues Reliable, organized, and easy to work with Message me with your product type, supplier network, and current challenges. I’ll help you streamline onboarding, strengthen operations, and stay fully aligned with FDA/USDA expectations.

🇺🇸Clermont, United States$125/hr100% JSS5.00 (3)Since Feb 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.7k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#28,163 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,693 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$5.7k

Last 6 months: $10k

World#4,534 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,570 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$11k

Billed in all: $11k

World#189,060 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#30,359 / 62.1k
Per project
$782

$720 in the last 6 months

World#143,546 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#24,409 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
14

Across 15 contracts

60% fixed40% hourly
World#11,058 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,801 / 62.1k
Projects in all
14

Across 16 contracts

56% fixed44% hourly
World#168,283 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#24,151 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$11.1k+$5.7k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$5k$10k$15kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 5% in Food & Beverage

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