Regulatory Specialist II

Pilgrim's • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Regulatory Specialist II for Pilgrim’s to join our Research & Development team here at our Corporate Headquarters in Greeley, CO. This person will lead the day-to-day operations and development of the research and development regulatory labeling team. This role supports the development of food products by applying regulatory guidance to meet USDA and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Preferred: Food Science, Nutrition or related technical field
• Management experience, preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in labeling and nutrition facts panels preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to learn and become proficient at USDA regulations and labeling.
• Ability to manage cross-functional and external collaborations and projects.
• Excellent organization skills, project management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Team player & Strong presentation skills.
• Experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Ability to travel for training.
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the professional USDA regulatory labeling resource and develop partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams: Marketing, Nutritionist, Quality Assurance, Developers, Insights and Innovations Teams.
• Manages multiple projects at once and prioritizes with assistance from manager.
• Keeps informed of USDA labeling regulations, provide insights and directions of how they impact PPC.
• Performs comparative analysis on all supporting documentation (SPEC, BOM’s, ingredient docs, allergen statements, nutrition profiles, customers spec/graphics) to ensure adherence to USDA and company standards.
• Prepares and reviews documentation required by USDA and other governmental and certification agencies.
• Works with outside vendors: label suppliers, label printers, USDA consultants, ingredient suppliers, and co-manufacturers.
• Ensures the accuracy and consistency of the knowledge warehouse in specifications, USDA label transmittal/approvals, and ingredient documents.
• Development and maintenance of knowledge warehouse.
• Assists in creation of Nutrition Facts Panels.
• Contributes and Implements KPIs.
• Management of team members.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Career Development: continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

What This Job Offers

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