Regulatory & Specifications Specialist

The Masterson Company, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Regulatory & Labeling Specialist (Regulatory & Specifications Specialist) is at the forefront of regulatory compliance and helps to ensure all processes and documentation align with industry standards and guidelines. This role serves as the main point of contact for Customers on regulatory compliance, specifications, food safety, and documentation communications.

Requirements

Requires BS/BA, preferably in nutrition and/or food science; MS/MA is preferred, or 5+ years’ experience in the food industry, primarily in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, food labeling, nutrition or product development.
3+ years relevant regulatory and quality experience in the food industry required
Previous experience with Quality or ERP software required.
Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff
Detailed oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to regulatory requirements.
Results-oriented team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations and documentation requirements. Proven knowledge of regulations for US and International including import/export, tariff, and state regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems by applying advanced regulatory and technical knowledge and extensive experience

Nice To Haves

Vicinity, Safefood 360, and HorizonScan a plus.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and update Masterson finished product specifications for customers
Manage and maintain relationships with customers as they relate to documentation requests and customer portal usage.
Assist Safe Food risk assessments on new ingredients and vendors and submit to management to finalize approval process.
Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims (USDA, dairy, state regulatory requirements, import/export, and tariffs) and interact with regulators and/or third-party agencies as necessary (US and international).
Lead Masterson’s Halal and any new certification programs including audits and support documentation
Collaborate with Management and customers on regulatory, food safety, and labeling/nutritional information and provide input into balancing regulatory risk with business and operational needs.
Work with cross-functional teams to create, review, and update PRFs, PCS and Palletizer Info Sheets.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and changing regulations and industry trends.
Develop and maintain expertise on product tariff assignments for exports and other international regulations and labeling.
Backup Quality Data Control Specialist.
Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Safety, Food Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.