Regulatory Compliance Specialist

About the role

Great Opportunity for Food Science Grads!!! 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.

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.

Essential Skills

• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) Certification.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Strong attention to detail and high standards for documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with quality, production, and leadership teams.
• Experience with food safety, auditing, HACCP, preventive controls, and food manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of quality assurance, quality control, and food quality principles.
• Familiarity with microbiology concepts as