Quality Assurance Specialist

Title: Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday: 7 am - 3:30 pm (candidate must be open to work swing and graveyard shifts when necessary for audits and training - Notice will be provided), Candidate must also be open to work overtime as needed

What you will be doing:

• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations, including PMO standards and state-specific requirements.
• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs on dairy regulatory. requirements tailored to various roles—production staff, lab technicians, supervisors, and plant manager.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR) to identify root causes of non-compliance and implement effective corrective and preventive action.
• Maintain accurate records of audit findings, training sessions, and compliance activities. Prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Analyze audit trends and compliance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.
• 5+ years in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of dairy industry regulations, including PMO, FDA, and state-level requirements.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs within dairy or food manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively train and engage diverse teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and experience with audit software is a plus.