Quality and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Quality and Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA- Onsite
Duration: 5 Months+
Pay $40-$48/hr on w2
Shift: 1st Shift: 8AM TO 5PM

Role Purpose:
Oversee and deploy risk-based Food Safety and Quality programs across internal/external manufacturing sites, suppliers, and licensed partners. Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards and Mondelez policies.

• Support Business Units in applying and updating Global Quality Policies.

• Implement Food Safety programs to ensure all products meet regulatory and company standards.

• Maintain an always audit-ready facility for internal and external audits.

• Use risk assessment for product, process, and packaging safety decisions.

• Conduct risk-based verification for suppliers, manufacturing sites, and warehouses.

• Lead operational Food Safety issue management, including risk-based disposition decisions and regulatory interactions.

• Communicate and influence cross-functional partners to strengthen Food Safety alignment with company values.

• Promote and advance a strong Food Safety culture.

• Supervise one direct report.

• Serve as backup for the facility’s Lead Food Quality & Safety role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance or Food Safety.

• Proven experience delivering risk-based Food Safety programs, ideally within FMCG.

• Strong ability to influence strategy and collaborate across functions and sites.

• Continuous improvement mindset with Lean/Six Sigma experience (preferred).

• HACCP and PCQI certifications or ability to obtain quickly.

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and education.

• Eligible for performance-based bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave, holiday pay, and education assistance.

• National relocation support available.