Food Regulatory & Labeling Specialist

Sietefoods 2; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a regulatory professional with 3+ years in food-regulatory or labeling to manage raw material documentation, certifications, and labeling compliance for multiple products.

You'll lead documentation from cross-functional teams, maintain ingredient statements, and ensure regulatory alignment with Quality, R&D, Operations, and Brand. Proficiency with TraceGains and nutrition software is preferred, with a focus on accuracy and timely submissions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of regulatory or labeling in either a food-manufacturing environment and/or food or beverage consumer packaged goods (CPG) required
• Strong foundation in FDA food labeling regulations required
• Proficiency in supplier management software such as TraceGains and experience in nutritional software is strongly preferred
• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition (such as biology, chemistry or physics, etc.) or related discipline a plus
• Experience with shelf-stable and temperature-sensitive products is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage, approve and maintain raw material documentation for accuracy and relevant regulatory information.
• Lead certification documentation and submissions for certifications such as NonGMO Project, GFCO, Whole30, Organic, etc.
• Oversee and organize inbound documentation requests from cross-functional teams.
• Develop and approve ingredient statements and nutritional information for all products to comply with federal, state, customer and company food labeling regulations and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, R&D, Operations, and Brand to gather and verify regulatory requirements and needs.
• Maintain Regulatory alignment with manufacturing and external partners through clear communication and documentation.
• Maintain digital tools, software, and databases for efficient regulatory document management and reporting, building new processes as needed.
• Assist with training and guidance on documentation requirements to cross-functional teams.
• Support and provide expertise to new product development and innovation activities; manage close communication with team members from Product Development, R&D, Growth, Quality, Procurement, Legal, and Customer Delight.
• Maintain the finished goods specification database by creating and updating new specs as assigned.
• Monitor nutrition, regulatory changes, and enforcement trends for supported markets including dietary habits, upcoming ingredients, dietary trends; evaluating impact and communicating to cross functional teams.
• Support in label artwork reviews and approvals, ensuring regulatory compliance prior to commercialization.

Education

Degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related discipline

Tools

TraceGains

Nutritional software

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a regulatory professional with 3+ years in food-regulatory or labeling to manage raw material documentation, certifications, and labeling compliance for multiple products.

You'll lead documentation from cross-functional teams, maintain ingredient statements, and ensure regulatory alignment with Quality, R&D, Operations, and Brand. Proficiency with TraceGains and nutrition software is preferred, with a focus on accuracy and timely submissions.