Food Labeling & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Who We Are At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day — from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in frozen novelties, now the #1 Frozen Novelties brand in the Natural Channel and a top-5 brand for household penetration growth. We manufacture in-house at our SQF Certified, peanut-free Elk River facility using simple ingredients with no artificial dyes, and every stick carries a kind deed — over 1 billion shared to date. We look for bright, ambitious people who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments, align with our core values (Integrity, Masterful Growth, Excellence, Team Work, Fact-Based Decisions, Alignment, and Service and Contribution), and want to help us build “A Better Pop for a Better World!” Job Summary The Food Labeling & Regulatory Compliance Specialist is accountable for day-to-day execution of labeling, claims, specifications, and ingredient compliance across the product lifecycle. This role makes sure every label, claim, and specification on the shelf is accurate, substantiated, and compliant before it ships. Reporting into Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR), you will partner closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Procurement, and Plant FSQA. Your work directly supports this quarter’s Quality priority to ensure regulatory and compliance continuity, keeping JonnyPops’ labeling, claims, and specification obligations fully covered as the team grows, and it supports the work to establish master data and formula governance so every function is working from the same current information. Cross-Functional Partners R&D (including the R&D Manager), Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Plant FSQA, and customer and retailer technical contacts. What Success Looks Like Every label, claim, and specification is accurate, substantiated, and approved before launch or change, with no labeling-driven holds, relabels, or recallsFormula-to-label verification is completed on time for every new and changed SKU, so commercialization runs are never delayed by open compliance questionsRegulatory and compliance task coverage stays uninterrupted this quarter, with label control, specification revision control, and ingredient approval records current and audit-readySpecifications and product master data are clean, version-controlled, and consistent across systems, supporting the Master Data & Formula Governance priority and right-first-time productionMarketing, R&D, Sales, and Procurement know the labeling and claims process and get clear, timely answers from you Key Responsibilities Labeling & Claims Own the label approval process and perform formula-to-label verification for every SKU prior to launch or changeVerify Nutrition Facts, ingredient statements, and allergen declarations against current formulas and regulatory requirementsSubstantiate and review marketing and nutrient-content claims, including “Natural,” Organic, and Non-GMO claims, in partnership with Marketing and R&DReview customer label requirements and packaging artwork for regulatory accuracy prior to approvalMaintain label control, label version management, and multilingual label reviews across the portfolioSupport regulatory review of new claims and monitor emerging labeling requirements Specifications & Master Data Governance Maintain finished product, ingredient, packaging, and process specifications in the specification system of recordManage product standards, specification revision control, and master data governance for assigned SKUsSupport customer specification submissions and retail customer portal requirementsMaintain product attribute management, quality attribute standards, and product code setup and maintenanceSupport commercialization handoff documentation for new and changing products Ingredient Compliance & Technical Review Lead the ingredient approval process, including regulatory status verification and ingredient statement reviewsConduct ingredient risk assessments, supplier ingredient reviews, and allergen risk reviews for new and existing ingredientsEvaluate novel ingredients and processing aids for regulatory and technical complianceMaintain ingredient country-of-origin compliance and technical ingredient documentationSupport innovation projects with formula compliance reviews and nutritional compliance assessments Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Sr. Manager, FSQR on regulatory risk, technical governance, and escalation of unresolved compliance questionsPartner with R&D, including the R&D Manager, on formula, labeling, and specification alignment for innovation and renovation projectsCoordinate with Marketing, Sales, and Procurement on label, claims, and specification changesComplete additional projects and duties as assignedConduct yourself in a manner consistent with JonnyPops’ mission, values, and code of ethics Food Safety Responsibilities Treat label accuracy as a food-safety control: verify that allergen declarations, ingredient statements, and claims match the approved formula for every SKU, since undeclared allergens and mislabeling are leading causes of recallsImmediately escalate any suspected labeling error, formula-to-label mismatch, or allergen discrepancy to the Sr. Manager, FSQR and Plant FSQA so hold, release, and recall decisions can be made quicklyKeep label control, specification revision control, and ingredient approval records accurate and audit-ready, supporting SQF/GFSI and customer audit readiness at any timeUnderstand this role’s responsibilities during an SQF audit and be prepared to explain label, specification, and ingredient approval processes to auditors, customers, and regulatorsFollow plant GMP, PPE, and cold-environment requirements whenever visiting production, warehouse, or laboratory areas, and complete required GMP and food-safety training on schedule Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field2–4 years of experience in food labeling, specifications, or regulatory compliance in a food manufacturing or CPG environmentWorking knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations, allergens, claims, and Nutrition Facts requirementsStrong attention to detail, organization, and written communication skillsAbility to manage multiple SKU-level projects and deadlines simultaneouslyNaturally curious, comfortable with ambiguity, and committed to continuous improvement and proactive risk identificationAlignment with the JonnyPops mission and kindness-based culture, and the ability to demonstrate our core values, especially Integrity, Excellence, and Fact-Based DecisionsAbility to travel between company locations and to suppliers, customers, laboratories, or regulatory meetings as business needs requireFlexibility to support urgent food safety, regulatory, customer, recall, or crisis events outside normal business hours when neededAbility to work in both office and food-manufacturing environments, including periods of standing, walking, sitting, and computer work, while following GMP, PPE, and cold-environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Preferred Qualifications Experience with labeling/nutrition software and specification management systems, such as TraceGainsPCQI certification or a similar food safety or regulatory credential Why This Role Matters Every JonnyPops pop that reaches a shelf carries a promise on its label. This role makes sure that promise is accurate, substantiated, and safe for every shopper, and keeps our fast-growing portfolio, innovation pipeline, and retail customers on solid regulatory ground. Benefits JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package, including: Medical/Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, HSA, FSA, DCFSALife & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long Term DisabilityFTO/PTO, Paid Holidays, Sick & Safe LeaveEAP Programs, Employee Referral Program, 401k Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 Employees are eligible for additional incentives. JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance HSA FSA DCFSA Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long Term Disability FTO/PTO EAP Programs Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program Sick & Safe Leave 401k Company Sponsored Meal Plan Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions Powered by JazzHR mgEYgaF7NG