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Regulatory Specialist Sr. Regulatory Specialist – Salty Snacks #26-19069

Job Location:

Hershey, PA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 40 - 45

Posted: 8 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Details:

Duration:12 months contract

Job Description:

This role supports Regulatory Affairs activities for Salty Snacks brands ensuring compliance with U.S. food regulations across the product lifecyclefrom ideation through commercialization and post launch.
The position partners cross functionally with R&D Marketing Legal Quality Supply Chain to deliver compliant ingredients formulas labels claims and certifications for Salty products

Main Duties:

Provide regulatory compliance support for Salty Snacks brands including ingredient recipe labeling and claims reviews
Execute finished product labeling activities from creation through final packaging approval
Review and assess ingredients additives flavors colors allergens and processing aids for U.S. regulatory compliance
Support claims substantiation (e.g. nutrition organic non GMO vegan kosher gluten free whole grain as applicable)
Partner with cross functional teams to support innovation renovation and continuous improvement projects
Utilize internal systems (SAP-PLM/PDM labeling and compliance tools Webcenter/ESKO) to document regulatory decisions and approvals
Support responses to internal and external regulatory questions including consumer and customer inquiries

Typical Day:

Support label development artwork reviews and approvals
Review recipe submissions for regulatory compliance work on claims substantiations
Participate in cross functional project meetings for Salty innovation and renovations
Provide regulatory guidance to R&D Marketing and Commercial teams
Update regulatory systems and trackers (labels certifications compliance reviews)

Top Three Technical Skills:

U.S. Food Regulatory Knowledge (labeling allergens claims ingredients additives)
Finished Product Labeling artwork reviews and approvals & Claims Review (end to end execution)
Cross Functional Regulatory Support in a fast paced consumer packaged goods environment

Very important soft skills:

Attention to detail
Strong problem solving and critical thinking. Comfortable with ambiguity.
Excellent analytical and research skills
Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal written)
Excellent organizational skills and ability to self-manage for managing numerous priorities
Strong initiative and the ability to change in a fast-changing environment
Impeccable ethics and must maintain a high level of confidentiality

Must Haves (i.e. years of experience)

25 years Regulatory Affairs experience in food companies
Strong working knowledge of U.S. food labeling and ingredient regulations
Bachelors degree in Food Science Nutrition Food Regulatory Biology Chemistry or related field
Experience supporting cross functional product development teams

Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable):

PLM / PDM- SAP systems ingredient recipe and label compliance
Labeling and artwork systems (e.g. WebCenter or equivalent) label development and approvals
Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint) documentation summaries and stakeholder communication

Industry Experience:

What do you foresee as being the biggest challenge in this position

Managing a high volume of concurrent innovation and labeling projects while ensuring accuracy compliance and on time delivery
Navigating evolving U.S. regulatory requirements and business expectations in a fast moving portfolio

What is involved