About the Job:
Position: Quality & Compliance Lead – Pet Food (Independent Contractor)
Work Set-up: Remote Work
Work Set-up: Remote Work
Job Summary:
- The Quality & Compliance Lead – Pet Food will be in charge of regulatory compliance processes, ensuring adherence to international and local regulations concerning import, export, product packaging, and food safety.
- The role requires a proactive individual with expertise in quality standards, regulatory requirements, and training development.
- This position will also provide support to Quality Assurance and Sales teams and manage supplier accreditation processes.
- This is a remote position with occasional travel requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage regulatory compliance tasks, including obtaining import and export permits, reviewing packaging for new products, and reviewing Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMAR).
- Handle all regulatory-related tasks, ensuring the company’s compliance with industry standards and government regulations.
- Manage complaints related to product quality; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Support the Sales team with regulatory and compliance matters concerning OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) operations.
- Oversee supplier accreditation processes and ensure suppliers meet all regulatory requirements.
- Conduct training sessions on Food Safety, HACCP, and other relevant compliance topics.
- Develop and recommend quality and safety programs, including the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with and provide support to the Quality Assurance team to uphold product quality and safety standards.
- Stay updated on international regulations and apply relevant insights to enhance compliance processes and systems.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within the food manufacturing or pet food industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for import, export, packaging, and food safety.
- Certification in HACCP, Food Safety, or equivalent is an advantage.
- Experience in supplier audits and supplier management.
- Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to develop and deliver compliance training programs.
- Analytical skills to manage complaints and perform quality-related investigations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Detail-oriented and well-organized.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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