Product Regulatory Specialist

Position: Product Regulatory Specialist 2
Purpose of the Position Directs activities associated with compliance, oversight and guidance for the complete Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) through all modules included in PLM to move information through the system for production. Assist in labeling and regulatory functions for the approval of the specifications and graphics. Essential Position Responsibilities - This is a Salary Exempt position. Directs Spec Management process.

Directs team members in collection and collaboration with  suppliers to develop and maintain accurate specifications, including but not limited to raw material  specifications, formulas, LIO, Nutrient Profiles, packaging specifications, graphics and trade specs. Monitor inactivation of all components associated with trade specs at end of lifecycle. Input data, where necessary, to keep specifications up to date. Direct Supplier Approval process.

Participates in the approval process to qualify both new and  existing suppliers for production. Directs team members to ensure data input into PLM, based on  guidelines set forth by leadership, is up to date and accurate to adhere to defined corporate policies. Collaborate with team members and suppliers to update needed information. Monitor supplier portal on outstanding documents as directed by leadership.

Work closely with team members and suppliers on system issues to enhance data collection through electronic questionnaires and other programs and processes. Directs Regulatory Compliance. Directs regulatory team members in validating claims on new product launches. Directs team member’s activities with label library in applicable system and updates as needed. Directs team to ensure proper documentation and fees for label registrations & tonnage fees in a timely  fashion, if applicable for Pet Food.

Notifies manager of any nonconformance disputes, which arise from states regarding unregistered products for resolution. Provides support to complete state/customer summary annually for use in budget preparation and inquiries from the sales department for potential cost allocation. Collaborates with the team on customer and sales requests to support label and market claims. Research and validate claims on new product launches.

Remains current on labeling guidelines issued by USDA, or AAFCO Official Publication, or FDA Code of Federal Regulations, Competition Bureau Canada and other countries for which label review is conducted by Simmons applicable business units. Works closely with management and other team members to ensure compliance and understanding of  processes. Provides training, direction and guidance to team members so they understand data collection  purpose and process, supplier trending, and process and program understanding.  

Explore process improvement activities within the area of responsibility. Focus on system integrations  to decrease manual entry between Simmons processes and systems. Work with all team members for reports to help drive business processes for their area of expertise. Participates as a member of the Technical Services Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies;

coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of leadership and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.  

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