From one-time projects to ongoing embedded leadership — practical, usable deliverables built around what your business actually needs right now.
Here's the bind so many food companies are in: you need QA director-level oversight, but you can't keep one busy — or afford one — full-time. So it falls to you, or to someone on the line doing it "on the side." As your Fractional FSQA Manager, I become that leader part-time.
Without a written, validated HACCP plan, your first serious retailer or co-packer will walk away. I build a complete plan around your specific product and process — not a generic template your team can't explain.
You should never walk into an SQF, BRC, or retailer audit blind. I conduct an honest, eyes-on gap assessment against the standard you're being measured against — so you leave knowing your score before the auditor does.
If your operation depends on you being in the building, it isn't a system — it's a habit. I build the quality infrastructure your team actually uses, so your facility runs consistently whether you're there or not.
A failed audit or FDA observation isn't the end — but how you respond determines whether it becomes one. I help you build Corrective and Preventive Action plans that satisfy auditors, address root causes, and close the loop with documented evidence.
A few honest examples — some drawn from my own years running QA, others showing how I'd approach a typical project. No staged testimonials. Just how the work actually goes.
I've run QA inside bakeries, so I know how fast allergen and sanitation gaps show up the moment you add a SKU or a second shift. If you're moving from one kitchen into wholesale or a second location, I make your food safety travel with you.
Say you make a hot sauce or a salsa and you're going from small batches to a co-packer. Acidified foods carry rules people don't realize they're breaking. I make sure your process is validated and documented correctly the first time.
If you're launching a functional drink, cold brew, or tea, the buyer conversation almost always ends with "send us your food safety documentation." I build that package ahead of time, so you answer in a day instead of scrambling for a month.
Not every business needs the same type of engagement. Choose the level of involvement that matches where you are right now.
A defined scope with a clear deliverable. You know what you need, I build it, and you own it. Fixed-fee where possible, so there are no surprises.
I become your embedded, part-time QA leader on a monthly retainer. Ongoing oversight, system maintenance, and team support — the expertise of a full-time hire at a fraction of the investment.
A set number of hours per month for questions, document reviews, and guidance as your operation evolves. Like having a food safety expert on speed dial.
Every engagement follows a clear path, so you always know where you are and what comes next.
We talk through your operation, goals, and food safety needs. No pressure, no jargon.
A clear proposal: what's covered, what you'll get, and what it costs.
I review your processes, facility, and documentation to see what needs building or fixing.
Complete, usable documentation — HACCP plans, SOPs, audit reports — tailored to you.
Optional retained support to keep your systems current as your business evolves.
Tell me where you are and what's getting in the way. No commitment — just an honest conversation about whether we're a fit.
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