Regulatory Compliance Specialist II

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Department: Quality/Regulatory, Distribution
Location: Itasca, IL
Type: Full‑time

This position works within the supply chain for food, beverage, and supplement ingredients. It collaborates with regulatory and quality teams to fulfill and review product documentation, customer inquiries, and supporting documentation, adhering to FSMA regulations. Key activities include day‑to‑day research on international, federal, state, local, and internal regulatory requirements; customer interactions; and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Research vendor data, internal systems, and government online sites to gather information for customer inquiries.
• Create and maintain databases to support raw materials data management.
• Review raw materials for compliance with applicable regulations, customer requirements, and industry guidelines.
• Issue questionnaires and documentation to customers, supporting product approval.
• Assist and implement updates across multiple computer platforms.
• Manage key customer accounts for product and manufacturer approvals.
• Strive for complete internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Format and create regulatory documents.
• Maintain working knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Interpret regulatory information accurately.
• Manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Apply strong understanding of FDA cGMP, HACCP, FSMA regulations, QA programs, FSVP compliance, and GFSI standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations can be made for disabilities.

• Associate's degree or higher in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related science discipline, or proven regulatory compliance experience in the food & beverage industry.
• Minimum of two years’ food regulatory experience.
• Quality experience is a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time‑management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced, at times stressful environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related platforms.

• View a computer screen and type for extended hours.
• Sit and stand for extended periods.
• Work around a variety of smells and aromas.
• Adjust work schedule as business needs require.

All employees must ensure compliance with food safety, food defense, and quality standards (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, BRC) and occupational safety and health standards (OSHA) to protect themselves and others.

Competitive pay: $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Experience, education, geographic location, and shift all considered.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer‑paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• PTO
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Eight paid holidays + three floating holidays
• Voluntary critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance
• Personal growth through training and development opportunities

Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.