Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Schwan's Company • La Palma, CA

21d

About The Position

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter.
From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over
dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team
members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our
portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from
brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®,
Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just
about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to
quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist, based out of La Palma, CA, is responsible
for developing and maintaining product labeling that complies with FDA, FSIS,
FNS, and international regulations. This role provides regulatory expertise to
internal partners and delivers business-minded solutions that support compliance
and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in food regulatory affairs, labeling, and nutrition compliance
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented; able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international food regulations, with eagerness to expand knowledge
• Experience with product development and imported products, with familiarity with Canada and Mexico labeling regulations a plus
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Intermediate communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of product development from feasibilitythrough launch.
• Intermediate knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, and Chemistry.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of foodprocessing.
• Working knowledge of the operations of government agencies.
• Good understanding of food ingredient usesand functionality.
• Solid ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, andoffer solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field preferred; ability to taste andingest any type of food product currently under development

Responsibilities

• Develop, approve, and maintain product labeling in compliance with regulatory standards
• Review ingredients, formulations, processing procedures, analytical data, and claims for labeling purposes
• Create nutrition facts panels in compliance with FDA and USDA labeling regulations
• Provide nutrition labeling expertise to internal partners in alignment with company guidelines and/or customers’ requirements
• Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Packaging to support new product development, reformulation, and label changes
• Liaise with government agencies and internal partners to resolve labeling discrepancies  
• Research new product concepts to determine appropriate labeling and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate internal records to support labeling compliance and documentation requirements
• Educate internal teams on current and emerging labeling regulations
• Provide technical regulatory support to cross-functional teams

What This Job Offers

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