Regulatory Compliance specialist

Responsibilities

• Implement and track changes to existing and new products, including formulas, ingredients, and labeling.
• Obtain and maintain current label approvals, including the submission of label applications.
• Track and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards using reporting tools.
• Provide support to the Product Development team.
• Stay updated on FDA/USDA label regulations and changes, and navigate the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204 Traceability Regulatory requirements.
• Implement changes efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Support various departments involved with regulatory affairs.
• Participate in the SQF audit process.
• Learn and navigate online databases for customer specifications and labeling submissions.
• Maintain product specifications across all facilities.
• Utilize software to generate nutritional panels and ingredient statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with USDA regulatory labeling practices.
• HACCP Certification is required.
• Ability to manage multiple specification sheets simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Familiarity with submitting labels to FSIS.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Understanding of nutritional and ingredient statements, packaging layouts, and relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of various claims labeling, such as gluten-free and vegan, is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with 75% of the premium paid for a high deductible plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility after 60 days.
• 401K eligibility after 60 days with profit sharing at the end of the year equal to 4% of annual salary.
• 24 hours of paid time off (PTO) and vacation time ranging from 80 to 120 hours based on years of service.
• Eligibility for six paid holidays after 90 days of employment.
• One personal day annually after the completion of one year of employment.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000/ Year DOE

Schedule

N/A