QA Regulatory/compliance Specialist - Oceanside, United States - Olli Salumeria

Description

The Quality Assurance Regulatory/Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring labeling compliance and managing and supporting quality programs, particularly those relating to label development and compliance, supply chain integrity, and compliance with third-party food safety standards and regulations.

• Communicate using askFSIS platform with policy development personnel regarding labeling uncertainties during approval process.
• Perform and implement label verification training using an online alchemy database as well as in person training.
• Evaluate label inventory and verify compliance with USDA or In-House label approval.
• Manage regulatory documentation: Organize and manage records of USDA and In-House label approvals. Perform preshipment reviews for product.
• Identify, implement, and/or track quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with Redzone compliance module implementation and management.

• Manage customerrequired questionnaires, document uploads, and approval process for new customers.
• Consult on compliance of product label artwork.
• Develop and maintain running checklist of label compliance requirements.
• Create nutrition facts panels using data from laboratory results and supplier specifications.
• Plan and implement internal approval process for label proofs from label print suppliers.
• Collaborate with relevant departments regarding label inconsistencies and future product label alterations/additions/reviews.
• Consult on accuracy of finished product specifications, including ingredient statements and nutritional information.
• Contribute as QA liaison to the Sustainability committee and assist with related needs.
• Represent QA in companywide initiatives, product development lifecycle and other special project teams.

• Interface with sales department and external material suppliers to secure required documentation and information.
• Manage the Supplier Approval Program; onboard suppliers to the program and requalify them as needed; manage, control, and update supplier approval documents as required by the program.
• Manage Supplier Questionnaire webpage.
• Facilitate document preparation for thirdparty, customer, and regulatory body audits.
• Facilitate thirdparty or customer audits and assist in implementing any program improvements and developments (SQF/Organic/Costco/WM/Target/SMETA 4 Pillar).
• Develop training materials for annual food safety and quality refresher training courses for employees across the company.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company prerequisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Following set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field.
• SQF Practitioner training and experience with audits.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.

• 12 years' labeling compliance training and experience, preferred.
• Experience with thirdparty audits.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Effective collaborator of crossfunctional teams in diverse environments.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Government employees.
• Successfully organizes and increases efficiency of Quality assurance processes and programs.
• High level/specialty communication with corporate customers and suppliers.
• Successfully digests information and takes proactive steps toward corrections or improvements.
• Successfully audits documentation and implements training.
• Ability to work well with others and be a positive part of the team.
• Ability to multitask with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
• Achieves results under mínimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent attendance, dependability, and reliability.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends on short notice.

• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Labeling software (nutritional facts panel using software or calculation).
• Working knowledge of computers and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and write in the English language.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals, unit of measure conversions.
• Familiarity with R