Manager, Regulatory Services

SGS; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a leader for their Food Label group, responsible for overseeing compliance and providing technical support. The candidate will manage staff, review nutritional labels, and ensure regulation adherence for clients in the United States and Canada.

Applicants should possess a B.S. in a relevant science field and 5-7 years of experience in food regulations. This role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience required.
• Highly knowledgeable in data reporting and food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and training to Food Label group.
• Review and validate the work of label review staff.
• Communicate with clients on technical questions regarding regulations.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning skills/abilities

Computer skills

Project management

Education

B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or relevant area

Tools

LIMS systems

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and training to members of the Food Label group. Serve as primary resource for final review of Food Labels for US/CAN compliance and point of contact for technical inquiries. Ensures all reported data and label reviews are accurate and completed within the required timeframe.

Job Functions

• Review and validate the work of label review staff to ensure accuracy/compliance with specific and general United States and Canadian regulations and guidelines/policies.
• Interview, hire and manage label review staff.
• Provide training, guidance and support to review staff to improve and expand their knowledge of food labeling regulations.
• Review Nutritional Label data and provide written results to clients and/or upload into client database as required.
• Communicate with clients to answer technical questions regarding Label Review and regulations.
• Stay apprised of updated food labeling regulations through internal/external training and train staff accordingly.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide ongoing guidance and feedback for continued employee development.
• Create and oversee processes within the label review department.
• Communicate necessary changes or information to the department, identify quality related problems and initiate immediate investigation, corrective action, and follow up.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or other relevant science area. Required
• 5-7 years relevant experience. Required
• Highly knowledgeable in data reporting, technical requirements and food regulations. Required
• Knowledge of LIMS systems. Preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Reasoning skills/abilities
• Computer skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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