Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Specialist

Nongshim USA INC • Rancho Cucamonga, CA

7h • $34 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs & Product Safety Specialist will proactively verify and monitor the regulatory compliance and safety of products manufactured and sold by the company. This role involves researching changes in food regulations, managing safety issues, maintaining standards and documentation, and ensuring accurate labeling. The specialist will minimize risks through proactive management of issues that could lead to recalls, sales interruptions, or legal disputes, and will interpret regulations and prepare assessment reports. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years of directly relevant regulatory compliance and product safety experience for instant noodles, snacks, and sauces
• Expertise in interpreting and applying FDA, CFIA, FTC, and USDA regulations
• Knowledge of and practical experience with labeling requirements in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
• Knowledge of the composition and ingredients of formulated foods, including instant noodles, snacks, and sauces
• Strong skills in risk assessment, verification, problem-solving, and corrective action management and execution
• Ability to work with other departments and respond to customer requests in a timely manner
• Multiple priority management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to travel 0~10%
• Authorized to work lawfully in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Korean is preferred

Responsibilities

• Proactively verify and monitor regulatory compliance and safety of products manufactured and sold by the company
• Monitor and research changes in food regulations, guidance, and legal issues; assess their impact on company products and coordinate implementation plans
• Manage safety issues: assess the impact on company products, conduct root cause and risk assessments, and develop and execute response, verification, and follow-up action plans
• Manage standards and documentation: maintain regulatory, customer, and internal standards and keep supporting records current and traceable
• Manage labeling: maintain supporting data and proactively assess risks for ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition information, nutrient content claims, and product images and wording
• Respond promptly to documentation requests from customers and relevant internal departments
• Minimize risks through dedicated staffing and proactive management of issues that could lead to recalls, sales interruptions, or legal disputes
• Interpret regulations, legal provisions, and technical data, and prepare professional assessment reports
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Fully paid by company)
• 401K Matching up to 4 %
• Cellphone Allowances
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee development program
• On-Job Training Program
• Career-Path
• Lunch Catering for employees
• Various Team building programs
• Health Wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level