Food Science Regulatory Specialist

About the role

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist (Compliance and Regulatory Analyst) supports company-wide compliance programs across human resources, food safety, workplace safety, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards within multiple production facilities. This role ensures the organization operates in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations while strengthening internal policies and procedures to maintain audit readiness, uphold ethical practices, and protect employees. The position collaborates closely with Compliance leadership, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to drive accountability, transparency, and risk mitigation across the organization. This position operates within a food manufacturing environment and may require regular time spent on the production floor. Team members follow all food safety, GMP, and safety procedures while performing job duties. The role may involve standing, walking, and working within production areas to verify compliance, observe processes, and support food safety initiatives. The environment includes exposure to typical food production conditions and equipment, and adherence to facility-specific hygiene, protective equipment, and cleanliness standards is required. This is a Permanent position based out of Burlington, NC. This is a fully onsite position in Burlington, NC.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain company-wide compliance programs covering HR, food safety, safety, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards across multiple production facilities.
• Ensure operations align with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Strengthen and document internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls to support ongoing audit readiness.
• Partner closely with Compliance leadership, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams to promote accountability and transparency in daily operations.
• Support food safety programs, including HACCP, Preventive Controls, and GMP-based systems, within a food manufacturing environment.
• Assist with or conduct internal audits related to food safety, quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Verify adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety standards on the production floor.
• Support regulatory and third-party food safety audits by preparing documentation, gathering evidence, and coordinating responses.
• Contribute to risk mitigation efforts by identifying compliance gaps and helping implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, production, and leadership teams to communicate compliance expectations and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with the use and maintenance of supplier management systems, such as TraceGains or similar platforms, to support food safety and regulatory compliance.