Regulatory Document Compliance Specialist

Regulatory Document Compliance Specialist

For over 90 years, Gold Medal has been a leader in the concession industry for both equipment and supplies including popcorn, cotton candy, Sno‑Kones and much more.

Gold Medal is a family‑owned business with an excellent culture. We are proud to have been awarded the Best Place to Work in Cincy Magazine’s 2020 Manny Awards.

Due to our continued growth, we are excited to announce a Regulatory Document Compliance Specialist opportunity available at our Cincinnati location.

• Develop and maintain accurate food labeling information for finished products compliant with FDA and USDA regulations.
• Ensure that all on‑label claims are substantiated and that certifications and allergens are properly documented.
• Provide technical guidance and address compliance‑related questions involving existing, new and reformulated products.
• Business Engagement
  • Actively participate in cross‑functional meetings that support product change/innovation.
  • Support process improvement and label policy changes.
  • Effectively communicate technical reasoning through research and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Government Agencies, Supply Chain Vendors, and external trade associations.
• International Support
  • Generate documentation required to support international export markets engaging with USDA, APHIS, AMS, and FDA.
• Other Compliance
  • Conduct technical reviews, both ingredient and recipe, for products sold domestically and internationally.
  • Maintain working knowledge of International Food Additive and Food Labeling regulations to support regulatory review and compliance processes as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge to sustain certification programs (Kosher, Halal).
  • Obtain and maintain current specifications for raw material, packaging, finished goods and re‑sale products for the Approved Supplier Program.
  • Maintain FDA and USDA facility registrations for both corporate and branch locations.
  • Create and maintain product data sheets for manufactured and re‑sale items.
  • Perform special projects as required by management.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field (Food Nutrition, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Previous food documentation compliance preferred.

• Competitive compensation package including profit sharing.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Medical – We pay 90% of weekly premiums for employees.
  • Vision
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match

Gold Medal is an equal opportunity employer.