Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist

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.