Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

System One; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in workforce solutions is seeking a Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Cranbury, NJ. This role involves managing food safety systems, ensuring compliance with SQF and FDA regulations, and collaborating across departments to maintain quality documentation. Candidates should have an Associate Degree and relevant experience in the food industry, along with strong Microsoft Office skills and auditing certifications.

Benefits

Health insurance options

401(k) plan

Dental and vision coverage

Spending accounts

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of an Associate Degree.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in food or regulated industry.
• PCQI training and Internal Auditing Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate food safety and quality systems.
• Conduct and lead internal audits of the facility.
• Review and maintain regulatory documentation related to production.

Skills

Knowledge of SQF

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of GMP

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Internal Auditing

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Job Title: Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location: Cranbury, NJ
Type: Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: M-F 8 AM- 4 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating food safety and quality systems while ensuring compliance with SQF, FDA, and other regulatory requirements. This role oversees all regulatory documentation related to production and quality processes, including HACCP, GMP, and food safety records. Collaborating with all departments, the specialist ensures documentation is accurate, up to date, and supports continuous improvement in food safety and quality standards.

• Review, scan, and file all production and quality-related documents, including job cards, manufacturing reports, batch records, and quality audits. Ensure documents are up-to-date, accurate, and in compliance with SQF & FDA requirements.
• Review all production/quality control documents for completeness and accuracy. Maintain and track errors to minimize issues.
• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food safety and quality systems. Regularly assess and update processes as needed. Create KPI reports when needed.
• Support the maintenance and review of key food safety and quality systems, including pest control, sanitation, GMP, and internal auditing.
• Conduct and lead internal audits of the facility to ensure adherence to GMP, SQF and food safety standards. Assist in implementing corrective actions and monitoring follow-ups.
• Manage and maintain employee training records per the Employee Training Matrix.
• Provide back-up support for releasing Certificates of Analysis (COAs) in the ERP system
• Participate and assist in any food registration, audits, annual subscriptions
• Manage customer interactions ensuring all regulatory and customer requests are accurately completed and submitted on time. Handle all customer inquiries related to documentation and product information with efficiency and precision.
• Manage new suppliers and vendors by requesting, reviewing, and approving required documentation. Serve as the quality approver for items and vendors, collaborating with R&D and Purchasing to ensure compliance. Maintain up-to-date records and ensure all documents are accurately filed for easy accessibility.
• Generate reports as needed for food safety and quality-related systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory and internal standards (shelf life cGMP, Newsletters, Monthly KPI..etc)
• Manage facility licenses, ensuring they remain up to date, properly filed, and correctly posted in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of an Associate Degree.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in food or regulated industry with knowledge of SQF, HACCP and GMP’s.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint…etc.
• PCQI training is required.
• Internal Auditing Certification is required.
• SQF Certification is a plus.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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