Regulatory Specialist II
About the Role
We are looking for a Regulatory Specialist II to join our Research & Development team at our Corporate Headquarters in Greeley, CO. This role leads the day-to-day operations and development of the research and development regulatory labeling team, supporting the development of food products by applying regulatory guidance to meet USDA and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Functions as the professional USDA regulatory labeling resource and develops partnerships with internal and external partners.
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams: Marketing, Nutritionist, Quality Assurance, Developers, Insights, and Innovations Teams.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizes with assistance from manager.
- Stays informed of USDA labeling regulations and provides insights on their impact to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC).
- Performs comparative analysis on supporting documentation (SPEC, BOMs, ingredient docs, allergen statements, nutrition profiles, customer specs/graphics) to ensure adherence to USDA and company standards.
- Prepares and reviews documentation required by USDA and other governmental and certification agencies.
- Works with outside vendors: label suppliers, label printers, USDA consultants, ingredient suppliers, and co-manufacturers.
- Ensures the accuracy and consistency of the knowledge warehouse in specifications, USDA label transmittal/approvals, and ingredient documents.
- Develops and maintains the knowledge warehouse.
- Assists in the creation of Nutrition Facts Panels.
- Contributes to and implements KPIs.
- Manages team members.
- Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Food Science, Nutrition, or related technical field preferred).
- Management experience preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in labeling and nutrition facts panels preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness and ability to learn and become proficient in USDA regulations and labeling.
- Ability to manage cross-functional and external collaborations and projects.
- Excellent organization, project management, and multitasking skills.
- Strong presentation skills and team-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
- Ability to travel for training and as business needs dictate.
- Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan (amount varies).
- Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and focus on professional growth through various programs.
Pay
Base salary range of $75,000–$90,000.
About Us
Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe. Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.