The Senior Food Safety & Regulatory Manager is responsible for ensuring that the company’s products meet all Food Safety System Standards and related Regulatory Requirements. This role involves overseeing the Food Safety system and supporting Food Safety Programs, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international regulations, and managing audits and inspections. This role will lead other food safety professionals and work closely with other departments such as Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to maintain and enhance food safety standards.

• Know all applicable regulatory (federal and state) requirements and how to apply these in a manufacturing setting. Develop, implement, and manage food safety policies and procedures across the organization in support of these requirements. Stay updated with changes in food safety regulations and standards and communicate the implications to the relevant teams.

• Partner in the development and implementation of a comprehensive food safety system and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including HACCP, FSMA, GMP standards and other programs which support the Food Safety System. These programs include but not limited to development and implementation of: Sanitation Control Programs (Sanitary Design, Pest Control Programs, PEMP Execution), Process Controls Programs, Allergen Control Programs (Sanitation controls to include validation programs), Supply-chain Control Programs (Assist Supply-chain with suppliers and vendors to ensure their practices meet the company’s food safety standards and compliance requirements).

• Assist in new line start-up support and commissioning to assure alignment with the food safety system requirements.

• Lead regular audits of facility operations, including processing, packaging, and storage, to identify potential risks and non-compliance issues. Coordinate with third-party auditors and regulatory bodies during inspections. Develop and oversee corrective action plans for any non-conformities identified during audits.

• Develop training and verify staff is trained in food safety practices, protocols, and compliance requirements. Ensure the team is knowledgeable and trained to respond efficiently and effectively. Foster a culture of Food Safety, Continuous Improvement and proactive food safety management.

• Investigate customer complaints related to food safety, including conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions. Support, and where applicable, lead in crisis management efforts in response to food safety emergencies, including product recalls and outbreak investigations, to minimize impact and ensure public safety

• Support, and where applicable, lead in crisis management efforts in response to food safety emergencies, including product recalls and outbreak investigations, to minimize impact and ensure public safety

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all food safety and regulatory activities. Prepare reports on food safety performance and regulatory compliance for senior management. Ensure all documentation meets the requirements of regulatory bodies and audit standards.

Requisition ID : 2207808