Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Michael Page; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Associate to oversee labeling projects and ensure compliance with food safety standards. This hybrid role offers cross-functional collaboration, strong benefits, and ample growth opportunities within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of regulatory or QA experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and compliance documentation.
• Skilled in managing labeling, vendor approvals, and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labeling projects and ensure accurate ingredient declarations.
• Maintain vendor documentation and ensure compliance.
• Support Sales & Marketing with nutritional data.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organization

Knowledge of GMPs

Knowledge of HACCP

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Genesis software

Job description

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The Regulatory Compliance Associate oversees domestic and international labeling projects, ensuring accurate documentation, approvals, and ingredient declarations while supporting vendor compliance and QA programs. This role also maintains certification records, manages audits, and collaborates cross-functionally to uphold food safety and regulatory standards across all bakery locations (NY/NJ).

Client Details

Our client is a leading food manufacturing company with multiple locations across New York and New Jersey. The organization values cross-functional collaboration and fosters a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on improvement and operational excellence.

Description

• Coordinate domestic and international product labeling projects, ensuring timely approvals and accurate ingredient declarations.
  
• Maintain and update vendor documentation in compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
  
• Support Sales & Marketing by providing accurate nutritional data using Genesis software for new and existing products.
  
• Create and manage detailed product specifications in collaboration with the Product Commercialization team.
  
• Ensure all customer QA platforms are up to date and complete required compliance documentation and food safety questionnaires.
  
• Approve printed packaging and labeling artwork to meet regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
  
• Lead documentation efforts and coordinate internal and external compliance audits.
  

Profile

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of regulatory or QA experience in a food manufacturing setting, with strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and compliance documentation. They are detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing labeling, vendor approvals, and traceability.

Job Offer

This is a high-impact, hybrid role with a fast-growing, mission-driven food brand offering strong benefits, cross-functional exposure, and plenty of room for growth.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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