Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Live Production Compliance Specialist, works in and out of barns on a daily basis to support compliance, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards across all live production operations. This position is responsible for identifying and reporting biosecurity concerns, animal welfare violations, and employee safety hazards to Compliance, Ownership, or facility leadership as appropriate. Reported concerns must be followed through to ensure proper resolution.

This position must comply with all biosecurity protocols, GMPs, and SOPs in accordance with American Humane, UEP, NPIP, and SE Prevention and Monitoring Program requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities · Oversee all bird movements, including:o Depopulation (first priority)o Repopulation (second priority)o Vaccinations (third priority)· Coordinate NPIP program blood draws (per veterinarian direction)· Conduct animal welfare monitoring, including blood draws and feather scoring (per veterinarian direction)· Manage SE monitoring activities (40–45 weeks, 60–65 weeks, post-molt, and push-out)· Perform monthly barn inspections at all locations, including pullet houses; all inspections must be documented· Complete quarterly UEP compliance reports· Conduct feed mill quality control checks· Perform monthly animal welfare verification checks (select one activity per month; must be documented)· Serve as the first line of support· Oversee farm biosecurity and complete monthly biosecurity audits· Build and maintain flock folders

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of animal welfare, biosecurity, and food production compliance standards (American Humane, UEP, NPIP, GMPs, SOPs)
• Ability to identify, document, and report compliance issues, animal welfare concerns, and safety hazards accurately and in a timely manner

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to observe and recognize deviations in barn conditions, animal health, and biosecurity practices

Ability to consistently follow protocols and ensure accurate completion of required documentation and reporting

- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly report findings to compliance, leadership, and facility teamsAbility to work independently in field environments while supporting cross-functional teams across multiple sites

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, for documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple inspections, audits, and monitoring tasks
• Ability to remain alert, observant, and focused in active production and barn environments

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Animal Science, Food Science, Engineering) is preferred.
• Previous experience in live production operation, manufacturing, or food production is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time during inspections and report preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, particularly when handling product samples or materials.
• Ability to use standard quality control tools, including measuring instruments, testing equipment, and computers.
• Ability to walk around the production floor and plant area when needed.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions that may be present on the production floor.
• Ability to focus on and identify small details when analyzing data.