At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.The Regulatory Affairs Manager at Pacific Aquaculture is a key role in our Leadership team supporting efforts for regulatory submissions and compliance. This position involves working with location leadership and regulatory agencies and is ideal for someone who has expertise in regulatory compliance, strong leadership skills, and a problem-solving mindset.Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory Coordination and Compliance Management
Coordinate all permitting and regulatory functions between various Pacific Seafood departments and divisions, including but not limited to: Quality Assurance, R&D, Legal, ISSC, Pacific Shellfish Growers Association, and Internal/External Legal Counsel.
Coordinate operations team’s permitting and regulatory functions.
Assist in directing and managing all regulatory affairs for production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities.
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and company food safety rules and regulations through periodic inspections and oversight of personnel activities and working conditions.
Assist in establishing high standards for managers and personnel through assignments, performance feedback, and growth opportunities.
Strategic Regulatory Planning and Guidance
Participate in regulatory strategy development and provide strategic input and regulatory advice to development teams.
Provide regulatory guidance and planning to support existing products and new product development.
Assist in coordinating production, distribution, and warehousing in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building
Maintain vendor relationships by ensuring performance standards.
Expand international markets through trade associations and networking.
Attend weekly management meetings to provide regulatory updates and insights.
Collaborative Project Management
Work with shellfish farm leadership on expanding new ground and culture techniques.
Collaborate withHatchery Managers on additional nursery and seed expansion.
Collaborate with Production Managers on quality improvements and regulatory changes.
Assist in inventory control by balancing and tracking perishable items effectively.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the positionWhat You Bring to Pacific Seafood:RequiredRequired
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or commensurate experience in the aquaculture industry
Minimum five years of related experience and/or training
Ability to review regulatory submission documents
Preferred
Minimum three years’ experience managing a team
Pay: $80,000 to $120,000 SalaryTotal Compensation:At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick and vacation days
Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is 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.Powered by JazzHR