Compliance Manager

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Compliance Manager to join the team at a fast-growing, industry-leading food and beverage manufacturing company. In this role, you will provide leadership and technical assistance to operations by managing food safety and compliance systems, as well as instill regulatory awareness and commitment. The Compliance Manager will also collaborate with Government Inspectors, Quality team and cross-functional team members. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly expanding organization.

Location: Marathon County, WI.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, maintain, and assure effectiveness of the plant HACCP and Quality programs. This includes interpreting regulations, acting as the regulatory liaison between the plant and regulatory bodies, training plant personnel in the execution of regulatory principles, and managing input into our regulatory systems.
• Perform fact-based assessments and audits on manufacturing systems.
• Ensure all records, procedures, packaging, and equipment are in compliance with all Federal, State, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the achievement of facility Quality KPI's through appropriate corrective/preventative actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead customer and consumer complaint investigations and response with corrective and preventative actions.
• Co-Leads all internal and external auditing activities and follow-up. Assures the plant maintains compliance to external standards such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and customer standards.
• Act as the liaison between the plant and any corporate contacts for food safety issues.
• Reviews R&D Plant Trial Requests for quality and food safety compliance and grants approval for execution.
• Ensures the required quality and regulatory training is maintained.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of plant compliance in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Serve as backup to the Quality Manager in cases of business-related absences, vacation, or illness.
• Provide Quality support for plant projects and initiatives in the manufacturing environment.
• Supports and leads the development of new quality systems/programs across the facility.
• Manage disposition for holds associated with deviations to HACCP and Quality Programs.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is required with a preference in Chemistry, Food science, or life science.
• 4 years of food & beverage manufacturing experience is required (dairy preferred).
• 4 years of experience in Quality Programs is required.
• 3 years of people management is required.
• HACCP and PCQI Certifications are preferred.
• Understanding of FSSC 22000 and ISO requirements is preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance is required.
• Proficiency with computer systems such as Word, Excel, SAP, and PowerPoint for report writing and presentations.
• Strong mathematics knowledge including statistics is preferred.