Regulatory Compliance Specialist

AllSTEM Connections; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing firm is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Associate in Kenilworth, New Jersey. This role focuses on coordinating product labeling projects and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have an associate degree, at least 3 years of experience in a related QA or compliance role, and proficiency in GMPs, HACCP, and food safety practices. This full-time position offers a pay range of $70,000 to $75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required, concentration in related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in compliance or QA in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, food safety, HACCP, and third-party certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow of product labeling projects.
• Maintain documentation and obtain required approvals.
• Support regulatory and customer compliance programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of GMPs

Understanding of food safety

Experience with HACCP

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Baking & Pastry, Food Science, or Food Engineering

Tools

Warehouse and traceability software

Job description

The Regulatory Compliance Associate, in this highly detail‑oriented role, is responsible for coordinating the workflow of domestic and international product labeling projects, maintaining all project documentation, obtaining required approvals, and communicating new and revised ingredient declarations to all stakeholders involved. This role ensures vendor approval documentation is complete and up to date, including but not limited to certificates, ingredient specifications, and certifications. The associate also supports regulatory and customer compliance programs, religious certifications, and internal QA documentation.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

• Associate degree required; concentration in Baking & Pastry, Food Science, or Food Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related compliance or QA role in a food manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with warehouse and traceability software.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, food safety, HACCP, lab techniques, and third‑party certifications (Organic, Kosher, SQF).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing