Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist - 4038
Overview:
- We are seeking an experienced Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance within a dairy manufacturing environment in Bellevue, WA.
- The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of PMO, FDA, and state dairy regulations, along with hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, internal audits, quality assurance, and employee training.
Shift: This role will be 40 hours per week. M-F - 7am - 3:30pm. Candidate must be open to work swing and graveshifts when necessary for audits and training. Notice will be provided.
Candidate must also be open to work overtime as needed.
Duties:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred.
- 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.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working on a W2 contract role?
- Do you have either of the certifications: HACCP, SQF, PCQI
- Are you comfortable with this shift 7am - 3:30pm, including are you open to work swing and graveshifts, when necessary for audits and training?
Education:
Experience:
- Do you experience with dairy regulatory experience?: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- Bellevue, WA 98005 (Required)
Work Location: In person
