Manager, Regulatory Compliance & Nutrition

Inspire • Brookhaven, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

To support select Inspire Brands’ cross functional teams with all aspects of regulatory and nutrition related information needs. To manage documentation systems that maintain and secure critical documented intellectual properties such as product/ingredient specifications, nutrition data, ingredient information, allergens, and product recipe builds. To monitor regulatory and competitive landscape to identify areas of opportunity for each brand. This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science; Nutrition degree preferred; RD certification desired
• 5 or more years of experience in quality assurance or related food industry role managing food product information such as nutritional information and ingredient labeling
• 5 or more years of experience in nutrition and regulatory affairs to include: all aspects of food labeling, claims, generate of nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements and product packaging reviews
• Proficient in generating nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergen disclosures, claim compliance
• Proficient in review of retail food packaging for compliance with FDA Code of Federal Regulation requirements
• Proficient with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to food and food manufacturing
• Proficient understanding of the USDA Dietary Guidelines
• Proficient with nutrition software such as ESHA Genesis
• Industry-related training coursework/seminars (i.e AIB Labeling, Keller & Heckman Food Law, etc.) required.
• Functional Technical Skills
• Subject matter expert in nutritional software usage
• Proficient in regulatory compliance
• Proficient in FDA Code of Federal Regulations
• Data analysis, interpretation and communication
• Drive for results
• Planning / Process Management
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to details
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinker
• Project Management
• Ability to influence within the organization
• Project Accountabilities
• Participate in the initiation and planning phases by gathering project data and requirements and providing input on project activities and timing
• Utilize project management tools and disciplines to complete project assignments and meet deadlines
• Help identify and resolve project–related risks and issues
• Participate in the evaluation of the project by giving input for post-project evaluations and lessons learned
• Provides guidance and feedback in all relevant areas of the product development phases to include: project briefs, recipe development, product claims, product packaging, advertising materials, and nutrition and ingredient information
• Decision Making Authority
• Reviews and provides guidance on regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• RD certification desired

Responsibilities

• Manages database systems and develops processes for review, approval, dissemination, and retention of critical and proprietary documentation related to nutritional information for product specifications, retail labeling and consumer information assuring compliance with current federal and local regulations
• Monitors and research regulations to keep information current and to provide guidance to support groups as required and needed with product R&D
• Monitors and research competitive, industry, and consumer advocacy trends as they relate to nutrition/wellness to ensure the business is staying relevant. Provide input on the development of nutrition-related corporate strategy. Measure and report on defined nutrition-related goals
• Maintains the nutritional, ingredient and allergen, and relevant technical information (i.e. caffeine content) on select brand websites and mobile apps in accordance with product specifications and current core menus. Provide guidance and recommendations to enhance the consumer experience of digital nutrition content on brand websites/mobile app and technology options of the future
• Provides input and support in the creation and execution of all related documentation for the brands’ nutrition criteria. Utilizes information to provide menu guidance for core optimization and new product development
• Reviews and approves advertising materials (radio, TV, POP, menu board, digital, etc) and other consumer-facing materials (blogs, press releases, social media announcements, etc.). Ensures compliance with regulations and internal brand standards/requirements
• Manages the nutritional information on select brand menu-boards in accordance with product specifications and current core menus
• Serves as point-person to project manager(s) to communicate project bottle necks and/or flag items requiring discussion during weekly cross-functional meetings. Pre-reviews project kick-off documents and communicates any related regulatory/nutrition flags for team awareness during discussion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees