Regulatory & Specification Specialist

Job Responsibilities

Maintain product, ingredient, raw material, and finished goods specifications in company systems, including product lifecycle management and change management updates.

Collaborate with Supply Chain to assess ingredient specifications, assign risk categories, and manage approvals and change management in company systems.

Complete finished product specifications in partnership with cross-functional teams throughout the commercialization process.

Partner with RDQ on secondary supplier ingredient approvals through ingredient specification verification and secure sub-ingredient specifications as needed.

Develop ingredient specifications in the company software system.

Serve as the first point of contact for customer inquiries related to finished product specifications.

Develop draft specifications to support the sales and marketing process.

Manage customer portals related to the creation and maintenance of customer specifications.

Request and upload ingredient specifications to maintain accurate and current records in company systems.

Administer and oversee the regulatory approval process for marketing materials, advertising materials, and packaging to ensure claims, labeling, product usage, nutrition information, and health claims are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations.

Review and revise product labels for regulatory compliance.

Review Nutrition Facts Panels for new product launches and product lifecycle management updates.

Monitor and track current FDA regulations and warning letters related to food labeling, nutrition, claims, and food safety.

Comply with all company rules, regulations, and policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline, such as Nutrition, Chemistry, or Toxicology, with 0–2 years of regulatory experience, including experience with food or beverage regulated products.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skilled collaborator with experience working effectively on cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet agreed timelines, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and planning skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.

Knowledge of the food industry preferred.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Willingness and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position does not require travel.

Typical office environment.

Office setting with equipment noise and frequent interruptions.

Mostly indoor office environment with windows.

Occasional time in the production environment may be required. When in the plant, the employee may be exposed to wet conditions and temperatures ranging from 38 to 40 degrees.

Able to communicate information accurately to others.

Able to detect and discern sounds accurately to exchange information.

Able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Able to move throughout the workspace frequently.

Able to observe details at close range, perceive color images, and effectively view computer-generated images on a screen.

Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment.

Able to occasionally lift or move up to 20 lbs.

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