Regulatory Compliance Specialist | QA

MMC Group•Bellevue, WI

20h•$43•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance, internal auditing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within a dairy manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a quality and compliance professional with deep knowledge of dairy regulations, strong auditing experience, and the ability to collaborate across operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations while driving proactive quality and compliance initiatives throughout the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in: Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Or a related field
5+ years of experience in dairy compliance, quality assurance, auditing, or regulatory affairs
Strong working knowledge of: PMO regulations, FDA requirements, State-level dairy regulations
Experience within dairy or food manufacturing environments
Excellent communication and training skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into operational processes
Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred
Industry certifications such as: HACCP, SQF, PCQI
Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Experience using audit management software

Responsibilities

Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with dairy regulations and standards
Monitor adherence to PMO standards, FDA regulations, and state-specific requirements
Identify compliance gaps and support corrective and preventive actions
Maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections
Design and deliver training programs focused on dairy regulatory compliance and food safety
Train production staff, laboratory personnel, supervisors, and plant leadership
Support ongoing education and compliance awareness initiatives across departments
Partner with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR teams to address non-compliance issues
Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and regulatory compliance
Maintain detailed audit records, compliance documentation, and training records
Prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies
Analyze audit findings and compliance trends to identify process improvement opportunities