Our client, a leading manufacturer of food products, is looking for a skilled Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join their team in L.A County, CA!

Job type: Direct – hire
Salary: $75,000- $80,000 annually
Schedule: Monday-Friday 12-8pm, with OT and weekends as necessary.
Location: L. A County, CA

Overview:
The Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports the company’s compliance with food regulations, labeling laws, and documentation control. This role ensures that all products meet regulatory, safety, and labeling standards while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records with suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ingredient and finished product specifications, including ingredient statements and nutritional information.
• Review and proof labels to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to collect and update compliance documentation (GMO, Allergen, Organic, Kosher, etc.).
• Manage and track supplier compliance and maintain the Supplier Approval Program.
• Collaborate with Sales and Quality Assurance teams to meet customer and audit requirements.
• Support and participate in Third-Party Audits.
• Create and revise product labels for in-house printing.
• Assist with investigations and customer complaint responses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and Food Quality regulations.
• Perform additional duties and support projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-6 years Regulatory Experience in Food Industry/ Food Processing/Food Manufacturing.
• Experience working with Genesis and nutritional labels.
• Knowledge of FDA, USDA, AIB, HACCP, GMP, and Allergen Programs.
• Strong understanding of Labeling Regulations, including COOL, Prop 65, and Nutritional/Health Claims.
• Experience with NLEA guidelines and ESHA Genesis for nutrition data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Bilingual in Spanish.

*This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you! *
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