What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Specialist position at United Cocoa Processor?
● Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
● Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
● Manage Rain Forest Alliance and FairTrade transactions and compliance structure along with production, commercial, and accounting personnel.
● Monitor Organic programs traceability and monitor facility compliance.
● Assist in Kosher surveillance visits and certification responsibilities.
● Communicate compliance requirements for SMETA audits.
● Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees to implement and maintain GFSI standards.
● Participate in Sustainability Initiatives.
● Be able to speak to and assist in the maintenance of procedures to meet OSHA standards.
● Monitor compliance with DNREC environmental requirements.
● Communicate regulatory information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors as required.
● Monitor the shipping of finished goods for correct certification requirements.
● Assist in conducting investigations for customer complaints or internal CAPAs.
● Review of production records and release finished product based on regulatory and customer requirements.
● Analyze operational problems, identifies solutions, and implement corrective actions.
● Participate in continuous improvement and production meetings.
Assist Quality Manager with other duties as required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Food FDA regulations: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person