Regulatory Specialist - Supply Chain

Description Summary

As the Regulatory Specialist, you will assist the Regulatory team with ensuring Lebermuth maintains compliance with all applicable governmental, international and industry regulations in the manufacture and/or sale of Company products.

• Supports purchasing in the vendor approval process by collecting, reviewing and maintaining documents for new and current raw material suppliers.
• Coordinates and communicates with the Purchasing, R&D and QA, QC departments for the completion of new or alternate vendor reviews and raw material supplier data as needed.
• Coordinates, prepares and submits regulatory documents to customers and other external parties in a timely manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of existing and emerging regulations, standards and guidance documents (IFRA, Cosmetics, Kosher, Organic, Fair Trade, Leaping Bunny, etc.) to ensure Lebermuth can continually produce exceptional products for our customers.
• Collects and maintains all supplier documents to ensure raw material composition & technical data is up to data in our systems.
• Prepares and maintains technical files, SOP’s and participates in audits, as necessary, to obtain approval and sustain production.
• Promotes a safe food culture by maintaining a clean and organized workspace and accurately completing Lebermuth required paperwork (i.e., equipment logs, regulatory documentation) to ensure the safe production and shipment of quality food products.
• The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regulatory Specialist - Supply Chain Support

Regulatory

Regulatory Director

Exempt

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline is preferred.

2 + years of on-the-job experience. Without a degree, 2+ years of on-the-job regulatory or related field experience is acceptable. Knowledge of Organic Chemistry is a plus. Flavor, Fragrance, and/or Chemical industry experience preferred. Knowledge of SQF, cGMP, and HACCP programs a plus. Knowledge of regulations in DEA, DOT, and FDA a plus.

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Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, dosages, proportions, and volume. Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Integrates complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures;

prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.

Strong working knowledge and experience with MRP/ERP systems and familiarity with regulatory-related programs is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word are necessary.

Solid verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and chemical hazard information and safety procedures. Ability to write correspondence that is professional in both content and tone. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops project plans; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and on budget; balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; able to build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives;
Treats others with respect and consideration, regardless of their status or position; reacts well under pressure; accepts…