Food Manufacturing Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the role of Food Manufacturing Regulatory and Compliance Manager at our Elk Grove, CA location.

As the Sr. Regulatory & Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all food safety and regulatory matters.

Additionally, you will work closely with the Sr. QA Manager to develop, implement, and enforce Food Safety Programs for the company, including the SQF program.

You will oversee the plant's SQF program to maintain certification, prepare for and assist with annual SQF audits, and conduct annual reassessments and validations of all work instructions.

Your attention to detail and accuracy will be crucial to the success of this role.

Education & Experience :

Bachelors degree in food science or equivalent field of study or 5+ years of work experience in QA.

Minimum 5 years experience in Food Manufacturing.

Experience with USDA, FDA, or CA Dept. of Food & Agriculture guidelines / requirements.

SQF Certified Practitioner preferred

Experience with HACCAP, SQF, HARPC preferred

Experience working with Kosher, Organic, GFCO and AIB / NSF programs.

Bilingual- Spanish / English a plus.

Trainings / Certifications Required :

HARPC / PCQI Certified

SQF Implementation & Auditing Certified

SQF Internal Auditing Training

Essential Functions / Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Support the Sr. QA Manager with all QA activities (fill in when and as required).

2. Enforce all company rules, policies, and procedures.

3. Develop and partner with Sr. QA Manager on the implementation of Safe Quality Food (SQF) programs including HACCP, Food Safety, Food Quality, and Food Defense plans.

4. Maintain compliance with Food Safety & SQF programs.

5. Ensure SQF readiness and handle Co-Packer and Supplier quality communication.

6. Manage and maintain all daily SQF documents and paperwork.

7. Conduct food safety and quality training, including Good Manufacturing Practices, for contractors, new hires, and current employees, as well as all other SQF required training.

8. Conduct annual reviews of plant SQF Manual and ensure associated Sub-Elements and Registers are updated.

9. Prepare for and assist with annual SQF certification audits.

10. Conduct food safety and quality meetings, produce meeting notes, and follow up on action items to ensure completion.

11. Provide technical quality and food safety data to support senior management and operations with customer requests and surveys.

12. Represent the company for FDA, USDA, CDFA, and sanitation audits.

13. Represent the company for SQF, organic, kosher, halal, gluten-free, non-GMO, and customer audits.

14. Conduct mock recalls and internal audits.

15. Collect, review, and ensure proper completion of audit paperwork.

16. Lead and participate in problem-solving activities concerning food safety.

17. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies (including GMPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

18. Reassess and re-validate associated Process Procedures (SOPs) with any implemented process or product change.

19. Work with QA, Training, Process Systems, and Production personnel on any new changes to the Work Instructions.

20. Effectively communicate any changes, modifications, or updates to managers, supervisors, leads, and other personnel.

21. Keep personnel motivated, productive, and well-informed.

22. Maintain excellent and professional employee relations.

23. Promote teamwork at all levels and between departments.

24. Perform other duties as assigned.