Quality & Compliance Officer - Pet Food

About The Job

Position: Quality & Compliance Lead – Pet Food (Independent Contractor)

Work Set-up: Remote Work

Job Summary: The Quality & Compliance Lead – Pet Food will be in charge of regulatory compliance processes, ensuring adherence to international and local regulations concerning import, export, product packaging, and food safety. The role requires a proactive individual with expertise in quality standards, regulatory requirements, and training development. This position will also provide support to Quality Assurance and Sales teams and manage supplier accreditation processes. This is a remote position with occasional travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory compliance tasks, including obtaining import and export permits, reviewing packaging for new products, and reviewing Overseas Market Access Requirements (OMAR).
• Handle all regulatory-related tasks, ensuring the company’s compliance with industry standards and government regulations.
• Manage complaints related to product quality; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support the Sales team with regulatory and compliance matters concerning OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) operations.
• Oversee supplier accreditation processes and ensure suppliers meet all regulatory requirements.
• Conduct training sessions on Food Safety, HACCP, and other relevant compliance topics.
• Develop and recommend quality and safety programs, including the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with and provide support to the Quality Assurance team to uphold product quality and safety standards.
• Stay updated on international regulations and apply relevant insights to enhance compliance processes and systems.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably within the food manufacturing or pet food industry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for import, export, packaging, and food safety.
• Certification in HACCP, Food Safety, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience in supplier audits and supplier management.
• Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to develop and deliver compliance training programs.
• Analytical skills to manage complaints and perform quality-related investigations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks is a plus.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.