Lange Companies Inc
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Compliance and Food Safety Manager
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Lange Companies . Location: St. Louis, MO. This range is provided by Lange Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Respond to correspondence through the Food Safety and Compliance mailbox, ensuring timely and professional communication with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. Review supplier-submitted audit documentation electronically to support new supplier approvals and ongoing compliance. Gather, review, and organize food safety and compliance paperwork for both new and existing suppliers. Fulfill customer requests for food safety and compliance documentation, including certifications, specifications, and Letters of Guarantee. Collect, track, and manage organic certification documents across all organic sales for the company. Oversee and manage the annual organic certification process. Use food safety and organic databases (e.g., Azzule) to manage records, monitor compliance, and track supplier documentation. Maintain and manage multiple customer portals to ensure timely updates and compliance with customer-specific requirements. Manage customer onboarding paperwork and annual renewals, including Food Safety documentation, questionnaires, indemnity agreements, W-9s, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Collaborate with Azzule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for imports managed by Lange Fresh Farms Inc. Stay current on FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) requirements and communicate regulatory updates to the Food Safety team and Corporate. Monitor and implement processes to maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, CFIA, SQF, and other applicable food safety and regulatory requirements. Proactively engage with suppliers and customers by phone and email to obtain required documentation and updates. Support internal teams with technical and regulatory guidance related to compliance matters. Deliver accurate and timely responses to internal and external regulatory inquiries. Maintain and verify documentation of all quality and food safety records in compliance with customers, vendors and regulatory requirements. Research vendor data, internal systems, and government resources to compile information in response to inquiries. Keep all compliance and food safety data current in ERP systems and customer portals. Support audits, internal reviews, and other compliance-related projects as needed. Perform additional food safety and compliance duties as assigned to support the companys operations. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Bachelors degree required. 5+ years of Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Compliance experience. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) must be comfortable using both phone and email for outreach. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Prior experience in food safety or compliance roles is preferred but not required, willing to train the right candidate. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Experience with Azzule and similar food safety/compliance platforms. Knowledge of USDA-NOP (National Organic Program) and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). Familiarity with fresh commodities and agriculture production processes. Proficiency in Spanish, in addition to English, is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer
Lange Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions on the basis of ability and job-related qualification, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other classification proscribed. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
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Join to apply for the
Compliance and Food Safety Manager
role at
Lange Companies . Location: St. Louis, MO. This range is provided by Lange Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Responsibilities
Respond to correspondence through the Food Safety and Compliance mailbox, ensuring timely and professional communication with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. Review supplier-submitted audit documentation electronically to support new supplier approvals and ongoing compliance. Gather, review, and organize food safety and compliance paperwork for both new and existing suppliers. Fulfill customer requests for food safety and compliance documentation, including certifications, specifications, and Letters of Guarantee. Collect, track, and manage organic certification documents across all organic sales for the company. Oversee and manage the annual organic certification process. Use food safety and organic databases (e.g., Azzule) to manage records, monitor compliance, and track supplier documentation. Maintain and manage multiple customer portals to ensure timely updates and compliance with customer-specific requirements. Manage customer onboarding paperwork and annual renewals, including Food Safety documentation, questionnaires, indemnity agreements, W-9s, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs). Collaborate with Azzule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for imports managed by Lange Fresh Farms Inc. Stay current on FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) requirements and communicate regulatory updates to the Food Safety team and Corporate. Monitor and implement processes to maintain compliance with FDA, USDA, CFIA, SQF, and other applicable food safety and regulatory requirements. Proactively engage with suppliers and customers by phone and email to obtain required documentation and updates. Support internal teams with technical and regulatory guidance related to compliance matters. Deliver accurate and timely responses to internal and external regulatory inquiries. Maintain and verify documentation of all quality and food safety records in compliance with customers, vendors and regulatory requirements. Research vendor data, internal systems, and government resources to compile information in response to inquiries. Keep all compliance and food safety data current in ERP systems and customer portals. Support audits, internal reviews, and other compliance-related projects as needed. Perform additional food safety and compliance duties as assigned to support the companys operations. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
Bachelors degree required. 5+ years of Compliance, Regulatory Affairs or Regulatory Compliance experience. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) must be comfortable using both phone and email for outreach. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Prior experience in food safety or compliance roles is preferred but not required, willing to train the right candidate. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Experience with Azzule and similar food safety/compliance platforms. Knowledge of USDA-NOP (National Organic Program) and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). Familiarity with fresh commodities and agriculture production processes. Proficiency in Spanish, in addition to English, is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer
Lange Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions on the basis of ability and job-related qualification, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other classification proscribed. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Food & Beverages #J-18808-Ljbffr