What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Food Safety Compliance Specialist II (Bilingual Korean required) position at Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc.?
Company Overview
Pulmuone’s mission is a company that creates a healthy future for people and the earth with wholesome foods. Pulmuone Foods USA brands include Nasoya, Wildwood, Emerald Valley Kitchen, Monterey Gourmet Foods, and Cibo Naturals. Pulmuone’s family of brands provide our consumers a wide variety of delicious products that are inspired by contemporary flavor palates and encourage a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Visit www.pulmuonefoodsusa.com to learn more about the company and brands.
The Global Food Safety & Quality Compliance Specialist II is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational execution of food safety and quality systems across Pulmuone’s international manufacturing, co-manufacturing, and supply chain networks. This role ensures compliance with food safety regulations in South Korea, the United States, Canada, and Europe, while driving continuous improvements in food safety culture, quality systems, and global regulatory compliance.
Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Support the implementation of global FSQA programs and strategy aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to cross-functional teams and global quality councils to drive continuous improvement and a proactive food safety culture.
- Ensure compliance with GFSI schemes (SQF, FSSC, BRCGS) and international regulations across regions including the US, Canada, Europe, and South Korea.
- Support supplier quality programs, including audits, certifications, specifications, and raw/finished material traceability.
- Maintain and update supply chain food safety systems, including HACCP/HARPC documentation and the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).
- Monitor regulatory intelligence and support liaison between headquarters, supply chain partners, customers, and regulatory authorities (including EU).
- Assist in implementing preventive controls, food fraud and defense programs, and support crisis management and product recall processes for imported products.
- Develop and deliver training on GMP, HACCP, FSMA, allergen control, and regional regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Legal teams during product development, launch, and international expansion.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of FSQA or quality/regulatory experience.
- Food safety certifications preferred (e.g., HACCP, PCQI, GFSI, SQF Practitioner).
- Familiary with regulatory requirements and GFSI schemes.
- Knowledge of global food regulations and third-party audit standards.
- Experience supporting food safety risk assessments and preventive control programs.
- Bilingual in Korean required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Up to 10% international travel required.
We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80-90% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays.
Pulmuone is a global distributed workforce in four countries. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds, who share a passion for making a healthier tomorrow for people and the planet with wholesome foods.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000