Sr. Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Manager

Taylor Farms•Tracy, CA

17h

About The Position

The Regulatory Manager | SQF Practitioner is a leadership role overseeing regulatory compliance and implementation of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program. The role monitors emerging regulations and executes strategies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and food safety certifications. It provides cross-functional guidance so products meet labeling and food safety requirements for market entry, and oversees supplier programs, specification management, and product approval to support business growth. The position leads regulatory and food safety systems, including SQF, HACCP/HARPC, HACCP, PCHF-Preventative Controls, process controls, supplier approval, environmental monitoring, audits, traceability, and recall preparedness. It collaborates with Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other teams; trains employees; responds to customer and consumer concerns; and supports product development and documentation. The role is based in a dynamic food manufacturing environment and requires flexibility to work AM and PM shifts, sometimes weekends and overtime, and to work in refrigerated conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Nutrition, Microbiology, or a related field.
Certified SQF Practitioner and PCQI, with a proven track record of managing SQF certification processes.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a regulatory or quality management role, food safety audits and inspections, and labeling compliance within the food manufacturing industry.
In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and standards, including FDA, USDA, and GFSI (SQF) requirements.
Proficiency in developing and implementing HACCP plans, risk assessments, and allergen management programs.
Experience with customer, third-party, and regulatory audits and certifications, particularly SQF.
Strong understanding of food processing, manufacturing, and distribution processes.
Ability to analyze data, generate reports and KPI trends, and present findings to stakeholders.
Familiarity with traceability systems, recall procedures, and crisis management.
Excellent leadership and communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly under pressure.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
Effective project management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work collaboratively and inspire and mentor team members.
Ethical and responsible approach to food safety and quality.
Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and flexibility to work AM and PM shifts, and sometimes weekends and overtime.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, wipe, reach, bend, and safely lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee regulatory control systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and customer-specific food safety policies and regulations.
Coordinate the creation, review, and implementation of policies and procedures in response to new laws and regulations.
Provide technical guidance on food safety and labeling regulations, including USDA/FDA standards, proposed legislative changes, and other regulatory information.
Document, implement, maintain, and regularly reassess SQF programs, HACCP/HARPC food safety plans, and internal policies to ensure audit readiness, adequacy, and compliance with changing conditions and SQF standards.
Lead government, third-party, customer, and regulatory audits.
Educate and train employees on SQF, HACCP/HARPC, GMP, product evaluation, allergens, sanitation, and other food safety and quality programs.
Lead and maintain the Supplier Approval Program and evaluate supplier compliance and performance.
Conduct risk-based analysis of raw ingredients and materials to mitigate food safety and quality risks.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to approve ingredients, assess food safety risks, and address labeling regulations and the effects of material quality, production processes, product quality, and shelf life.
Lead the Quality Systems Management Program, including HACCP, PCHF-Preventative Controls, Process Controls, and audits.
Collaborate with the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Team on inspections, audits, and reviews to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Supervise environmental monitoring to maintain hygienic and sanitary facility conditions, including during planned construction, using pathogen-control verification and environmental swabbing.
Perform traceback and mock recalls using TFP's ERP systems to assess recall program effectiveness.
Collect data, analyze trends, track KPIs, and recommend continuous improvements.
Address customer and consumer food safety and quality complaints, conduct root cause analyses, and provide permanent corrective actions.
Complete customer documentation and provide requested customer requirements, including root cause analysis and corrective action reports, in a timely manner.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on product development to ensure products, labels, and marketing materials comply with regulations.
Assist in formulating new product variations using approved items in the database.
Develop, maintain, and update product specifications, Certificates of Analysis, nutritional information, production batch control sheets, product labels, and technical bulletins; communicate and reflect changes in Kiptraq, SharePoint, and other online tools.
Investigate and resolve in-house or pre-printed label issues with Operations, Purchasing, Art, and QA.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.