Profile Description
GreenGate Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Compliance Officer to ensure that company operations comply with applicable food safety regulations, quality standards, internal policies, and industry requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and regulatory compliance, with excellent auditing, analytical, and problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards across the organization.
Job Summary
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that GreenGate Foods complies with applicable food safety regulations, quality standards, internal policies, and operational requirements. The role will monitor compliance across production and business activities, conduct inspections and audits, identify risks, and coordinate corrective actions to maintain high standards of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor compliance with applicable food safety, quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Ensure company operations comply with relevant Ghanaian regulatory and industry requirements.
Conduct routine compliance inspections and internal audits across production, warehouse, packaging, and other operational areas.
Identify compliance gaps, risks, and areas requiring corrective action.
Work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and other departments to address compliance issues.
Monitor adherence to HACCP, GMP, food hygiene, sanitation, and quality management procedures.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, corrective actions, and compliance activities.
Support the development, review, and implementation of company policies, procedures, and compliance controls.
Follow up on corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure.
Assist in preparing the company for regulatory inspections, customer audits, and certification assessments.
Monitor product labeling, documentation, traceability, and other regulatory requirements.
Support investigations into quality, food safety, or compliance-related incidents.
Conduct compliance awareness and training sessions for employees where required.
Keep management informed about changes in relevant regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
Prepare regular compliance reports and provide recommendations for improvement.
Support risk assessments and recommend appropriate measures to reduce operational and regulatory risks.
Promote a culture of accountability, food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the organization.