Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Food Manufacturing)
About the role
Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners. Dessert Holdings is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to help administer our Regulatory Compliance Program.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain ingredient declarations and nutrition fact tables for products to ensure compliance with regulations for country of sale.
- Create and maintain formulations and nutrient values within Genesis R&D Software Program.
- Participate in the review and approval process of specifications, nutrition facts, and other regulatory documents for raw materials, packaging, and suppliers.
- Support Sales with customer driven requests and requirements relevant to technical documents, questions, and product development.
- Create and maintain internal and external customer specifications.
- Support Master Case Label creation and data in ERP for label creation.
- Cookinate elements of the kosher certification process.
- Participate in regulatory and certification audits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Food Science, Nutrition, or other closely related field.
- At least 1+ year of prior experience in Regulatory and/or Quality Assurance Management, and/or Research and Development within the food/bakery industry.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for US and Canadian food packaging and labeling.
- Understanding of Quality Management systems including GFSI, HACCP, and GMPs.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with nutrition software programs.
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships to achieve project goals.
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage and meet deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Must be willing to work overtime when project work requires.
Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Food Science, Nutrition, or other closely related field and at least 1+ year of prior experience in Regulatory and/or Quality Assurance Management, and/or Research and Development within the food/bakery industry. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for US and Canadian food packaging and labeling is essential. Understanding of Quality Management systems including GFSI, HACCP, and GMPs is required. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with nutrition software programs, are necessary. A strong team player with the ability to build relationships to achieve project goals is important. Good attention to detail and ability to manage and meet deadlines for assigned tasks are crucial. Must be willing to work overtime when project work requires.
Skills
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with nutrition software programs.
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships to achieve project goals.
- Good attention to detail and ability to manage and meet deadlines for assigned tasks.
Benefits
Commensurate with experience.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Company Information
About Dessert Holdings: Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.