Food Safety & Regulatory Specialist

We are seeking a Food Safety & Regulatory Specialist to support and maintain food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing food safety systems, coordinating internal and external audits, supporting regulatory compliance initiatives, and driving continuous improvement efforts across the facility. Schedule: Monday through Friday, flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 base salary plus bonus opportunity + bonus Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain food safety and quality management systems. Lead food safety inspections, risk assessments, hazard analyses, and verification activities. Administer environmental monitoring, microbial swabbing, allergen testing, and sanitation verification programs. Manage CAPA processes and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and non-conformances. Maintain food safety documentation, quality manuals, document control systems, and related records. Support supplier compliance programs and maintain approved supplier documentation. Provide food safety and quality training to new and existing employees. Partner with production and operations teams to promote a culture of food safety and continuous improvement. Utilize ERP and quality management systems to track compliance activities and documentation. Support customer inquiries, surveys, and regulatory requests as needed. Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of food safety, quality, or regulatory experience. Experience managing or supporting food safety and quality audits. Knowledge of food safety regulations, quality systems, and compliance standards. Familiarity with environmental monitoring and microbial swabbing programs. Experience working with ERP systems. Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field. Lead Auditor certification or experience with SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, or similar food safety standards. Experience with CAPA programs and quality management systems. Knowledge of food defense and food fraud prevention programs. Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting cross-functional teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Employbridge