Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Compliance and Regulatory Specialist

Compliance

Compliance Manager

Full-Time, Salaried – Exempt

Multi-Site (Based in Burlington, NC with travel to all AFI facilities)

At Alamance Foods, we believe in investing in our people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive culture designed to help you grow, thrive, and build a long-term career.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 12 days annually
• Paid Holidays
• Advancement opportunities and career growth
• Mentorship and professional development
• Supportive leadership and collaborative environment
• Employee-focused culture with long-term stability

Alamance Foods, Inc. (AFI) is a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water. We proudly produce and distribute both branded and private-label products, including Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier.

AFI is an innovative organization with proven experience in developing high-quality products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

The Compliance and Regulatory Specialist will support company-wide compliance programs across HR, food safety, safety, regulatory, and ethical standards within multiple production facilities.

This role ensures AFI operates in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations while strengthening internal policies and procedures to support audit readiness, ethical practices, and employee protections.

The position will partner closely with Compliance leadership, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to drive accountability, transparency, and risk mitigation across the organization.

• Assist in compliance initiatives across multiple AFI locations, ensuring consistent application of policies and standards
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to managers and employees on compliance-related requirements
• Support compliance-related investigations and internal inquiries

• Ensure adherence to FDA, FSVP, and food safety regulations
• Monitor compliance metrics and escalate risks or violations to leadership
• Support compliance with international regulations, including customs and export requirements

• Partner with International Sales to prepare and manage export documentation
• Collaborate with Commercialization to review and approve product labeling
• Manage submissions for Kosher, Halal, and Real Seal certifications
• Support Organic certification processes

• Partner with Quality, Safety, Legal, Supply Chain, and Operations to implement corrective and preventive actions
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across all levels of the organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required
• PCQI, FSVP, or other compliance certifications preferred

• Minimum 3 years of compliance, regulatory, or food safety experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with international shipments and customs regulations required
• Prior experience supporting investigations or compliance initiatives preferred

• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, SQF standards, and FSVP requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance management systems

• Regular travel required between AFI facilities

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Use of hands and fingers for handling and documentation
• Reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively (talk and hear)
• Vision requirements include distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Alamance Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.