Regulatory Compliance Specialist

US Tech Solutions; Richmond; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm is seeking a Quality Compliance Manager for a 5-month contract. The role involves ensuring food safety compliance at the Richmond Bakery, managing quality programs, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates will have a background in food science and at least 5 years of Food Safety leadership experience. Strong collaboration and strategic influence skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering risk-based Food Safety Programs.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety Leadership.
• HACCP and PCQI certifications or ability to be certified quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective deployment of risk-based Food Safety management programs.
• Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies.
• Deploy Food Safety programs to ensure compliance.
• Ensure audit readiness for food safety audits.
• Manage one direct report.

Skills

Risk-based Food Safety Programs

Influence Food Safety strategy

Collaboration across functions

Continuous improvement mentality

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Lean/Six Sigma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

Duration: 5 months contract

Job Description:

• The Quality Compliance Manager ensures effective deployment of risk-based Food Safety management program from design to execution covering, Internal Manufacturers, External Manufacturers, Suppliers and Trademark, and Licensing agreements.
• How you will contribute
• Support BU’s operation to Global Quality Policies and capture operational feedback to help keep them up to date.
• Deploy Food Safety programs in area of responsibility (BU/Category/Corporate) to ensure products made at the Richmond Bakery meet regulatory and client requirements for Food Safety and Quality.
• Ensure the facility is audit-ready for internal and external food safety audits.
• Ensure Risk Assessment is employed as the key decision-making approach for Product, Process and Package Design Safety
• Risk-based Food Safety verification for Suppliers (ingredients and packaging) internal/external plants, and warehouses.
• Support effective management of operational Food Safety challenges at The Richmond Bakery s including disposition decision making based on risk assessment and advice on risk management interactions with authorities, Plant Sr. Quality and Food Safety Manager and Corporate Leadership.
• Influence and partner with cross functional peers, effectively communicating how Food Safety supports our company values.
• Implement a Food Safety culture across the organization.
• Manage one direct report.

Required Skills:

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge.
• Proven track record of delivering risk-based Food Safety Programs to drive commercial outcomes, ideally within FMCG environment.
• Ability to influence Food Safety strategy providing operational observations and practical input that translates into significant business benefit.
• Collaborator who can land the agenda through working effectively across functions, geographies, and with partners both internal and external.
• A culture of restless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality.
• An internal network that allows for effective communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to temporarily fill the facility’s Lead Food Quality and Safety role during his/her absence.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• HACCP and PCQI certifications or ability to be certified very quickly.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety Leadership.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.