QM & Regulatory Affairs SpecialistThis Job Description shows the most important duties of the Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Herbstreith & Fox Inc. The catalogue of jobs may be expanded or changed by instructions of the President.Responsibilities & DutiesHandling of QM and regulatory related internal tasks and customer enquiries.Correspondence with customers and co-workers by telephone, e-mail, visits, etc. Handle enquiries from customers and prospective customers related to QM and regulatory related topics.Approval of vendorsHandle QM and regulatory related topics related to vendors and suppliersDesigning quality standards, procedures and specificationsReviewing existing procedures to ensure they meet the current guidelinesAssistance and working on HACCP-conceptResearch and implementation of international regularly standards (FSSC 22000, food legislation, etc.)Preparation, conducting and evaluating of internal and external auditsProcessing of quality complaintsCollaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet regulatory requirementsPreparing and submitting applications for product approvals, licenses, and permitsConducting of trainings & seminars related to QM-topics, hygiene, food safety and food legislationDevelop and implement document management policies and proceduresProviding guidance and regulatory strategy and potential risks to senior managementInteracting with regulatory agencies during audits, inspections, and communicationsCreating and maintaining of QM documentationSales support based on instructions by Director Sales & Business Development