Quality Assurance Coordinator - Dairy Industry

Job Description

Job Description

Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location: Bellevue

Compensation: Up to $43.34 per hour, based on experience

Schedule:
Monday through Friday
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
40 hours per week

Candidates must be open to:

• Swing and graveyard shifts when needed for audits or training
• Overtime as required
• Schedule flexibility with advance notice provided

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Dairy Regulatory Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance, internal auditing, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within a dairy manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a quality and compliance professional with deep knowledge of dairy regulations, strong auditing experience, and the ability to collaborate across operations, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local dairy regulations while driving proactive quality and compliance initiatives throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Auditing

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with dairy regulations and standards
• Monitor adherence to PMO standards, FDA regulations, and state-specific requirements
• Identify compliance gaps and support corrective and preventive actions
• Maintain audit readiness and support regulatory inspections

Training & Development

• Design and deliver training programs focused on dairy regulatory compliance and food safety
• Train production staff, laboratory personnel, supervisors, and plant leadership
• Support ongoing education and compliance awareness initiatives across departments

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and HR teams to address non-compliance issues
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and regulatory compliance

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain detailed audit records, compliance documentation, and training records
• Prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies
• Analyze audit findings and compliance trends to identify process improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• • Food Science
  • Dairy Science
  • Microbiology
  • Or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Dairy Compliance (quality assurance, auditing, or regulatory affairs)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• • PMO regulations
  • FDA requirements
  • State-level dairy regulations
• Experience within dairy or food manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into operational processes
• Experience leading cross-functional compliance initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred
• Industry certifications such as:
• • HACCP
  • SQF
  • PCQI
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience using audit management software

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to support critical food safety and compliance initiatives
• Collaborative cross-functional environment
• High-impact role within dairy manufacturing operations
• Opportunity for assignment extension
• Exposure to regulatory leadership and continuous improvement initiatives

Company DescriptionThroughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.

We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com

Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits

Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job.

MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.

Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Company Description

Throughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.\r\n\r\n We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.\r\n\r\n MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.\r\n\r\n We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com \r\n\r\n Benefits with MMC Group\r\n MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:\r\n\r\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\r\nLife and disability insurance\r\nAdditional voluntary benefits\r\n\r\n\r\n Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job.\r\n\r\n MMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.\r\n\r\n Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!\r\n\r\n We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.