Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Title

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Location

Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Summary

• To ensure the food factory operates in full compliance with local, national, and international food safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• The officer safeguards product integrity, consumer safety, and the company’s reputation by monitoring, auditing, and enforcing compliance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and interpret food safety laws, regulations, and standards (e.gHACCP, ISO 22000, NAFDAC).
• Ensure factory operations comply with government regulations and certification requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documentation, permitsand licenses.

Policy Development:

• Develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures.
• Train staff on regulatory requirements, hygiene practices and compliance protocols.

Auditing & Monitoring:

• Conduct internal audits and inspections of production processes, storageand distribution.
• Identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory agencies during inspections.
• Risk Management
• Assess risks related to food safety, labeling, packaging, and distribution.
• Investigate compliance breaches and implement preventive measures.
• Documentation & Reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with production, quality assurance, procurementand logistics teams.
• Ensure suppliers and contractors meet compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, audit reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Report compliance status to management and recommend improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field.
• Professional certifications in food safety/regulatory compliance (e.g HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC).
• 3 - 5 years of experience in food manufacturing compliance or regulatory affairs.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned area.

Competencies:

• Team Leadership – Effectively manages and motivates field sales teams.
• Execution Excellence – Delivers results with speed and accuracy.
• Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers on customer needs.
• Market Awareness – Understands local market dynamics and consumer buying behaviour.
• Problem-Solving – Quickly addresses challenges and finds practical solutions.
• Analytical Thinking – Leverages market data to inform and optimize sales strategies

Skills

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and training abilities.
• Ability to manage audits and regulatory inspections effectively.
• Problem-solving and risk assessment skills.

Other Requirements:

• Must be based in Ibadan and willing to travel to Lagos as required for official assignments.
• Must have strong working relationships and professional experience liaising with key regulatory agenciesparticularly NAFDAC and SON.
• Must currently be responsible for managing regulatory affairs and compliance activities on a day-to-day basis within a reputable organization.
• Must possess a sound understanding of the standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, and approval processes of NAFDAC and SON.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent communication, organizationaland stakeholder management skills will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.