Eric Pyszka

Food Safety Specialist | SQF Auditor | PCQI | HACCP | Quality Assurance

Peru, Illinois, United States

About

LinkedIn Profile: Dedicated Food Safety Professional | SQF Auditor | HACCP Certified | PCQI Certified | Bachelors in Environmental Science ๐ŸŒ About Me: I am a seasoned Food Safety professional with a comprehensive background in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and compliance. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, I bring a unique perspective to the intersection of environmental sustainability and food safety practices. ๐Ÿ’ก Expertise: - SQF Auditor: Auditing FSC 23 and FSC 26 - SQF Practitioner: Implementing and maintaining rigorous SQF standards to guarantee food safety excellence. - HACCP Certified: Designing and implementing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols for robust safety systems. - PCQI Certified: Ensuring compliance with FSMA regulations through Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) expertise. - Risk Management: Proficient in identifying and mitigating potential risks to safeguard the integrity of food production processes. - Corrective Actions: Implementing effective corrective measures to address deviations and maintain continuous improvement. - Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards to uphold the highest quality and safety benchmarks. - Root Cause Analysis: Utilizing analytical skills to conduct thorough root cause analyses, fostering a proactive approach to preventing issues. ๐Ÿ”— Key Achievements: - Successfully led and implemented SQF certification processes for multiple facilities, achieving consistent audit success. - Played a pivotal role in developing and implementing HACCP plans resulting in improved product safety and quality. - Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, leading to the development of robust risk management strategies. - Proactively identified and resolved compliance issues, ensuring seamless adherence to regulatory requirements. ๐Ÿ”ง Skills: Food Safety, SQF, HACCP, PCQI, Risk Management, Corrective Actions, Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental Science. ๐Ÿค Let's Connect: I am passionate about driving excellence in food safety and fostering collaborations. Let's connect to explore opportunities for enhancing food safety practices and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Experience

  • Food Safety Specialist at Portillo's
    Aug 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr

  • Sanitarian at Levy
    Feb 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 6 mos

    Food Safety Steward overseeing Soldier Field, Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field.

  • Independant Food Auditor for at DIVERSY
    Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 ยท 5 mos

  • Food Safety Quality Assurance Partner at UNFI
    Dec 2024

  • Health Inspector at LASALLE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
    May 2016 - Dec 2024 ยท 8 yrs 8 mos