Food Safety Regulatory Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Food Safety Regulatory Specialist to join Driscoll’s Food Safety, Regulatory and Social Compliance team in Watsonville, CA. The role will ensure compliance with multiple regulatory bodies and support internal teams to maintain the highest food safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor product use reports, ranch restrictions, and update active‑ingredient MRLs and Pre‑Harvest Intervals for export markets.
• Coordinate decline studies, analyze results, and present findings.
• Support regulatory compliance activities related to organic integrity, social responsibility, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate food safety records, audit certificates, and facility data.
• Investigate customer complaints, collaborate with sales and operations, and communicate resolutions to distributors.
• Manage customer requests, surveys, and compliance documentation for the sales team.
• Administer the Food Safety platform, including user management, system configuration, training, and issue resolution.
• Assist IT with functional testing, issue investigation, and validation of system enhancements.
• Analyze and visualize food safety data and metrics for business use.
• Stay current with regulatory changes and update SOPs accordingly.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of experience in agriculture, preferably focused on food safety, regulatory compliance, GAPs, and GMPs.
• Understanding of FSMA and regulatory requirements in the United States and Canada.
• Knowledge of MRLs, PHIs, and pesticide usage.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative teamwork.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Tableau for data analytics and visualization