Regulatory Specialist II

Continental Mills • Seattle, WA

205d • $76,785 - $122,858 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing food labeling expertise and collaborate cross-functionally within The Krusteaz Company to support business needs and ensure regulatory compliance. This position manages communication of nutritional labeling reviews and information requests for both internal and external customers. This position serves as a resource for labeling and food based regulatory questions for KCO personnel, and addressing regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling that arise across the company.

Requirements

• Creates an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, able to work with others as needed to resolve.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and ignite change by actively sharing proven ideas and technologies.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Strong written, oral, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate project status, issues or risk appropriately.
• Conveys technical information in understandable terms to all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations required, understanding of Canadian, Mexican, EU a plus.
• Ability to perform thorough research on regulatory topics.
• Development experience in multiple product categories, dry mix products including baking, frozen, and/or beverage is a plus.
• Strong background in ingredient application.
• Leverage external resources (suppliers, co-mans, consultants and service providers).
• Independent execution of projects, ability to determine next steps.
• Ability to apply insights using understanding of common consumer and market research.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• High integrity and honesty, promoting trust in all actions.
• Enjoys working in a results-oriented, customer focused, team environment.
• Ability to turn around projects at a fast pace.
• Creative and change-oriented, willing to constructively challenge the status quo.
• Willingness and ability to travel less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. or M.S in Food Science or related field, or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 5+ years' progressive regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standards and work processes to ensure an effective and consistent regulatory review process is executed for all KCO and customer products.
• Partner cross-functionally with Business Teams and R&D to proactively identify and create opportunities for labeling, claims, ingredients and innovative product claims and positioning that influence the business strategy.
• Build relationships with and utilize external regulatory consultants to leverage support for unique regulatory questions and international market compliance.
• Use KCO systems, policies and tools and as the primary user, contribute to their maintenance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze, review, update and approve raw material technical data for input and spotting any inconsistencies or possible errors in documentation.
• Prepare and develop legally mandated label copy and maintain appropriate substantiated documentation.
• Develop ingredient statements and ensures products meet appropriate FDA/USDA standard of identities.
• Develop Nutrition Facts Panels for assigned products, ensuring compliance with all applicable labeling related regulations, including but not limited to all nutrient, health, and wellness claims.
• Ensure that products are in compliance with regulations and KCO policies with respect to formulas, product labeling and company communication (advertising, promotional materials, websites, etc.).
• Analyze, review, update, translate and approve product technical data into consumer information for the process of labeling technical copy with inputs for packaging.
• Inform, updated, and communicate to cross-functional teams on matters relating to projects status, product labeling or compliance concerns that may affect the specific business initiatives being worked on.
• Stay current of nutrition and regulatory developments and identify opportunities and implications to the business.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• 3 weeks of paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 1 paid personal holiday.
• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Healthcare saving account.
• Voluntary accident insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree