What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist position at Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI )?
Quality and Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA- Onsite
Duration: 5 Months
Pay $40-$48/hr on w2
Shift: 1st Shift: 8AM TO 5PM
Role Purpose:
Oversee and deploy risk-based Food Safety and Quality programs across internal/external manufacturing sites, suppliers, and licensed partners. Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and client policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Business Units in applying and updating Global Quality Policies.
- Implement Food Safety programs to ensure all products meet regulatory and company standards.
- Maintain an always audit-ready facility for internal and external audits.
- Use risk assessment for product, process, and packaging safety decisions.
- Conduct risk-based verification for suppliers, manufacturing sites, and warehouses.
- Lead operational Food Safety issue management, including risk-based disposition decisions and regulatory interactions.
- Communicate and influence cross-functional partners to strengthen Food Safety alignment with company values.
- Promote and advance a strong Food Safety culture.
- Supervise one direct report.
- Serve as backup for the facility’s Lead Food Quality & Safety role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety.
- Proven experience delivering risk-based Food Safety programs, ideally within FMCG.
- Strong ability to influence strategy and collaborate across functions and sites.
- Continuous improvement mindset with Lean/Six Sigma experience (preferred).
- HACCP and PCQI certifications or ability to obtain quickly.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and education.
- Eligible for performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave, holiday pay, and education assistance.
- National relocation support available.
Salary : $40 - $48