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Job Overview

The Specialist of Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services is responsible for executing product, label, claims, and packaging compliance tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance (Food, Packaging & Labeling)

• Basic understanding of FDA/CFIA/USDA, labeling rules, dairy standards, and packaging compliance.

• Review and approve product labels, artwork, and packaging claims to ensure full compliance with ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, allergen statements, and country-of-origin requirements.

• Prepare regulatory documentation including product specifications, statements of compliance, technical data sheets, and certificates for both domestic and export business.

• Monitor domestic and international regulatory changes affecting cheese, dairy ingredients, and food packaging materials.

• Collaborate with and provide regulatory support to cross-functional partners during innovation, renovation and customer driven projects.

Technical Services & Product Support

• Support customer relationships as related to regulations, claims, and product compliance communication.

• Provide technical and compliance support related to finished product attributes by way of customer portals and customer/consumer inquiries.

• Assist in supplier raw material qualification, including reviewing supplier certifications and material compliance documents.

• Actively collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the broader Food Safety, Quality, & Risk Management network to ensure a cohesive, unified approach.

• Support any regulatory initiative, including the creation, development, and maintenance of technical ingredient / nutritional specification, data libraries, portals, and archives.

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Documentation & Quality Systems

• Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Regulatory team by maintaining compliance tools, policies, and procedures.

Training & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Support cross-functional project teams for regulatory updates, packaging transitions, and technical troubleshooting.

• Working knowledge; follows established procedures, receives training; may help peers.

• GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to company safety policies and procedures.

• GLC employees are responsible to ensure products are produced in a manner that exceeds the food safety, quality and value expectation of our customers / consumers.

• All GLC employees adhere to company Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Biology

• Energetic, creative, positive and independent thinker with high level of integrity.

• Skilled in data analysis, specifications management, packaging/labeling validation, and system optimization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in MS Office, product life cycle management, compliance and regulatory software solutions such as Genesis and SAP.

• Ability to travel up 25%.

• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-2 years of direct regulatory experience in the food industry, with exposure to food manufacturing operations.

Working Conditions

• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.