Labeling Compliance Specialist

Kettle Cuisine•Lynn, MA

About The Position

The Labeling Compliance Specialist supports accurate, compliant, and timely labeling and pack-copy execution for Kettle Cuisine products. The role reviews artwork and label information, evaluates ingredient and process changes for labeling impact, supports USDA/FSIS and FDA requirements, and maintains approval records. The specialist reviews labeling and pack-copy content, verifies approved label information against current formulas, specifications, packaging, and production sites, and assesses changes or customer requests for labeling impact. The role also prepares and maintains submissions, approvals, exceptions, correspondence, and supporting records; maintains controlled approval databases; and supports customer portals, technical questionnaires, audits, and regulatory inquiries. Success in the role is measured by accurate, documented, timely label and artwork reviews; clear links between label changes and the applicable formula, specification, customer requirement, and approval record; and identification of potential noncompliance before artwork approval. As a member of the Kettle Cuisine team, the specialist is expected to model the company’s core values and safety culture, develop team members, foster accountability and performance, support quality assurance and continuous improvement, and plan work, track results, and resolve issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Two or more years of experience in food labeling, regulatory compliance, quality, or technical services.
Working knowledge of FDA and USDA/FSIS labeling, allergens, claims, Nutrition Facts, and product naming.
Strong proofreading, document-control, database, and project-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple reviews and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, and committed to regulatory accuracy.
Positive, collaborative, and able to build effective cross-functional relationships.
Organized and able to manage competing reviews and deadlines.
Strong analytical, proofreading, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Willingness to address difficult situations with patience and respect.
Enthusiasm for food and commitment to safe, high-quality products.

Responsibilities

Review artwork, pack copy, product names, ingredient statements, allergens, Nutrition Facts, claims, directions, heating instructions, handling statements, and legal statements.
Support USDA/FSIS, FDA, state, international, organic, GFCO, and customer-specific requirements.
Confirm approved label information matches the current formula, specification, packaging, and production site.
Evaluate raw material, process, and supplier changes, as well as customer requests, for labeling impact.
Prepare or maintain label submissions, approvals, exceptions, correspondence, and supporting records.
Support standards-of-identity, claim, certification, Prop 65, and product-naming determinations.
Maintain controlled databases for label approvals, revisions, effective dates, and substantiation.
Support customer portals, technical questionnaires, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Model and support Kettle Cuisine’s core values and safety culture.
Develop individual team members and their careers.
Create a culture of accountability and performance.
Drive a focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Plan work, track results, and resolve issues.