QA Compliance Specialist

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world's first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Report directly to the VP of Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance.

• Support the Supplier Quality Program by uploading and maintaining documentation within TraceGains and other customer-specific electronic and paper-based systems.

• Maintain annual updates of required regulatory and customer documentation.

• Respond to third-party requests for documentation including statements of compliance, specifications, label documentation, and related materials.

• Manage FDA Bioterrorism Registration for all production facilities and warehouse locations on a biannual basis.

• Manage export certifications for the EU, China, and Chile within the FDA export module database.

• Serve as liaison with customer representatives and outside certification agencies, including Kosher and Halal organizations.

• Review and approve finished product labels for compliance with FDA regulations, including:

• Layout

• Ingredient declarations

• Nutrition facts

• Product claims

• Work independently under tight timelines to support Sales and Marketing needs across approximately 650 SKUs.

• Utilize the Genesis program to generate accurate Nutrition Facts Panels for new and revised products.

• Review and approve licensing items for regulatory compliance and brand protection.

• Maintain product specification sheets.

• Manage and maintain QA information within GIM for all SKUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, food manufacturing, or labeling compliance preferred.
• Working knowledge of FDA labeling regulations and food industry compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with TraceGains, Genesis, GIM, or similar systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments and may require interaction with plant personnel, regulatory agencies, and external certification bodies.

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, food safety, and continuous improvement while supporting products trusted by customers nationwide. Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Full-time team members enjoy access to a comprehensive health insurance package, competitive salary and retirements plans with 401k match!

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.