Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

## Regulatory and Compliance Specialist Apply:
Elk Grove, CA (Mi Rancho):
Full time:
Posted Today:
R820338

The Regulatory & Compliance Specialist supports the QA Manager in developing, implementing, maintaining, and enforcing Mi Rancho’s food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance programs, including the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program. This position helps ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, customer, and certification requirements; oversees day-to-day administration of the plant’s SQF program to maintain certification readiness; and assists with the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of annual SQF certification audits.

The specialist conducts the annual reassessment of the SQF Manual and supporting documentation, including required validations and reviews of work instructions, procedures, registers, and related records. The role also coordinates updates to processes, procedures, and work instructions; verifies that program documentation is accurate, complete, current, and properly maintained; communicates changes to applicable departments; and follows up on corrective actions and assigned food safety and quality initiatives.

In collaboration with the QA Manager and cross-functional teams, the specialist provides technical and administrative support necessary to sustain effective food safety programs, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Support the QA Manager with all QA activities pertaining to Food Safety and Quality Programs.
* Responsible for enforcing all company rules, policies, and procedures.
* Develop and partner with QA Manager on the implementation of Safe Quality Food (SQF) programs – including HACCP, Food Safety, Food Quality and Food Defense plans.
* Maintain Food Safety & SQF program compliance.
* Responsible for SQF readiness.
* Maintain supplier approval records and compliance documentation.
* Manage and maintain all daily SQF documents and paperwork.
* Conduct food safety and quality training (new hire, and current employees) and all other SQF required training.
* Conduct annual review (at least) of plant SQF Manual and ensure associated Sub-Elements and Registers are updated.
* Prepare and assist in annual SQF certification audits.
* Support management and operations with technical quality and food safety data for customer requests and surveys.
* Conduct mock recalls, and internal audits.
* Collect, review, and ensure proper completion of audit paperwork.
* Lead and participate in problem solving activities concerning food safety.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies (including GMP’s) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Reassess and re-validate associated Process Procedures (SOPs) with any implemented process or product change.
* Work with QA, Training, Process Systems, and Production personnel on any new changes to the Work Instructions.
* Effectively communicate any changes, modifications, or updates to managers, supervisors, leads, and other personnel.
* Responsible for keeping personnel motivated, productive and well informed.
* Responsible for maintaining excellent and professional employee relations.
* Responsible for promoting teamwork at all levels and between the departments.
· Other duties as assigned.  
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Job Requirements:

**** Education/Certifications and

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s 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 and Experience and must
* Experience with HACCAP, SQF, HARPC required.
* Experience working with Kosher, Organic, GFCO…