Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Bellevue, WA 98005

• This role will be 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday
• The hours for this role are 7am - 3:30pm. Candidate must be open to work swing and grave shifts when necessary for audits and training. Notice will be provided
• Candidate must also be open to work overtime as needed

 
**CANDIDATE MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE EMPLOYED FOR AN INDIFINITE DURATION WITHOUT UNLIMITED WORK AUTHORIZATION.

• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations, including PMO standards and state-specific requirements
• Design, develop, and deliver comprehensive training programs on dairy regulatory requirements tailored to various roles—production staff, lab technicians, supervisors, and plant managers
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR) to identify root causes of non-compliance and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain accurate records of audit findings, training sessions, and compliance activities. Prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies as needed
• Analyze audit trends and compliance data to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation

 
WE BELIEVE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE HAS THESE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF, PCQI) preferred
• At least 5+ years in a similar role
• Strong working knowledge of dairy industry regulations, including PMO, FDA, and state-level requirements
• Proven experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, or regulatory affairs within dairy or food manufacturing environments
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively train and engage diverse teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Quality Management Systems (QMS) and experience with audit software is a plus

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Is there possibility for this assignment to be extended? – Yes
• Is there possibility for this assignment to be converted to full time? – Not able to comment
• Interview process will be 1 team’s interview. If the worker does well in their interview they will be invited to come onsite for a facility tour

 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

 
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