Regulatory Labeling Specialist Food

The Regulatory & Labeling Specialist (Regulatory & Specifications Specialist) is at the forefront of regulatory compliance and helps to ensure all processes and documentation align with industry standards and guidelines. This role serves as the main point of contact for Customers on regulatory compliance specifications food safety and documentation communications.

Benefits:

• Health 80 Premiums paid by company!
• Dental
• Vision
• HRA
• Up to $1000 Wellness
• 401k Match
• 401k Profit Sharing
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks PTO

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create review and update Masterson finished product specifications for customers
• Manage and maintain relationships with customers as they relate to documentation requests and customer portal usage.
• Conduct Food Safety 360 risk assessments on new ingredients and vendors and submit to management to finalize approval process.
• Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims (USDA dairy state regulatory requirements import/export and tariffs) and interact with regulators and/or thirdparty agencies as necessary (US and international).
• Lead Mastersons Halal and any new certification programs including audits and support documentation
• Collaborate with Management and customers on regulatory food safety and labeling/nutritional information and provide input into balancing regulatory risk with business and operational needs.
• Work with crossfunctional teams to create review and update PRFs PCS and Palletizer Info Sheets.
• Maintain uptodate knowledge of current and changing regulations and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain expertise on product tariff assignments for exports and other international regulations and labeling.
• Backup Quality Data Control Specialist.
• Adheres to all GMP including sanitary requirements Safety Food Safety and Standardized Work procedures.

Requirements and Abilities:

• Requires BS/BA preferably in nutrition and/or food science; MS/MA is preferred or 10 years experience in the food industry primarily in regulatory affairs regulatory compliance food labeling nutrition or product development.
• 3 years relevant regulatory and quality experience in the food industry required
• Previous experience with Quality or ERP software required. Vicinity Safefood 360 and HorizonScan a plus.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills verbal and written with the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Detailed oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Resultsoriented team player capable of working in a fastpaced environment with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations and documentation requirements. Proven knowledge of regulations for US and International including import/export tariff and state regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems by applying advanced regulatory and technical knowledge and extensive experience

Familyowned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying these products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant packaged ice cream and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Through a process of continuous improvement and renewal Masterson will exceed the expectations of our customers employees and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor an attractive and ethical place to work and an attentive supplier

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The benefits listed herein is not an inclusive or detailed listing. Benefits will be discussed as part of interview process and benefits summary provided with any offer.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

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