Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist

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$15.60/hr - $45.00/hr

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Bellevue, WA 98005

• This role is part time 3 days a week (24 hours). Candidate must be open to working all 3 shifts with advance notice.
• Candidate must be eligible to be employed for an indefinite duration without unlimited work authorization.
• Note:
  
  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• 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 managers.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR) to identify root causes of non‑compliance and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.
• At least 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.

• Possibility for this assignment to be extended:
  Yes.
• Possibility for this assignment to be converted to full time:
  No.
• Interview process will be 1 team’s interview. If the worker does well in their interview they will be invited to come onsite for a facility tour.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting