Regulatory Specialist
Description
Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
Summary – The Regulatory Specialist will assist in reviewing, updating and approving retail and food service labels, with the responsibility of ensuring that they are compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and approvals. They will manage the raw material data needed for compliant labeling and customer requirements. They will also provide regulatory guidance to customers and other departments and assist in the management of record-keeping systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate regulatory information to customers, customer compliance, and/or marketing, including nutritional analysis and technical information for product labels.
- Review retail and foodservice labels for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and maintain product labeling data within Genesis R&D Software
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the FDA/USDA regulations and policies.
- Be able to interpret and apply state regulations and policies when applicable.
- Maintain documentation for certification programs, including submissions for raw material and finished product changes/additions/removals.
- Evaluate and approve raw materials for regulatory compliance.
- Accurately enter product information into controlled databases and forms
- Create and maintain regulatory documentation as necessary.
- Create and maintain reference materials for Sales, Customer Service, and other departments to support regulatory compliance (e.g., marketing specifications via the Blount website)
- Assist R&D Culinary in evaluating regulatory aspects of developmental products (such as standards of identity and compliance with customer-specific requirements); provide nutritional analysis upon request.
- Evaluate current processes and record-keeping systems for gaps and areas needing improvement, propose solutions and assist in implementation when possible.
- Other duties with similar skill, work condition, and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university.
- BS in Food Science or Nutritional Science is preferred.
- One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Our Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401k with Company match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.