job purpose:
The Regulatory Compliance Manager leads regulatory, food safety, and quality compliance across multiple dairy beverage manufacturing sites. This role ensures that all facilities meet Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) requirements, FDA regulations including Low-Acid Canned Foods (LACF) where applicable, FSMA mandates, and state/local dairy rules. The position partners with Operations, Quality, R&D, and corporate teams to maintain audit ready plants, support compliant product innovation, and proactively manage regulatory risk.
responsibilities: - Monitor regulatory updates, industry trends, and emerging compliance requirements to ensure the organization remains proactive and audit ready.
- Provide technical guidance on equipment design, process design, and system modifications to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements for LACF and dairy processing.
- Recommend improvements to documentation systems, validation processes, and compliance workflows.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on LACF regulations, FDA compliance expectations, and documentation standards.
- Develop and deliver training on PMO, LACF, FSMA, GMPs, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation, documentation review, and corrective action development.
- Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to evaluate new equipment, process changes, and facility upgrades for regulatory impact.
- Support the development and implementation of process controls, monitoring systems, and preventive measures to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Maintain expert knowledge of regulatory requirements for legal records associated with processing and packaging LACF products, ensuring all documentation meets FDA and industry standards. To include deviations associated with aseptic product and communication with Process Authority.
- Manage and maintain FDA Food Facility Registration and FDA Unified Registration and Listing System (FURLS) requirements, including updates, renewals, and compliance audits.
- Develop, organize, and maintain validation records, internal technical reports, and supporting documentation for processing systems, packaging operations, and regulatory submissions.
- Ensure that all required process filings, scheduled processes, and related documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted in accordance with federal regulations.
skills/qualifications required: - Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, and related fields.
- 5-8+ years of regulatory, food safety, or quality experience in food or beverage manufacturing; dairy experience strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of PMO, FDA regulations, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and LACF requirements.
- Experience managing regulatory inspections and interacting with state dairy regulators, FDA, and third-party auditors.
- Strong communication, influencing, and change management skills.
- Ability to travel regularly to multiple manufacturing sites.
working conditions and physical requirements: - Up to 12 hours sitting/standing/walking
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Reaching/bending/climbing required
- Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, chemicals, etc.)
food safety requirements: - Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
- Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
- Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
- In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
how fairlife nourishes you: At fairlife, we believe in better - and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
- Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
- Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
- 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
- Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
- Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
- Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
fairlife's nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are - supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.
position location: Coopersville, MI / Webster, NY / Goodyear, AZ
reports to: Director, Aseptic Technology
travel requirements: 25%
exempt/nonexempt: exempt
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Base pay range:
$100,000-$120,000 USD
