Regulatory Affairs & Tech Serv Assoc Tech

The-Father; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Father in Sanford, FL seeks a Regulatory Affairs Specialist I to lead quality regulatory activities in support of Marketing, Sales, and R&D. This role emphasizes nutrition labeling, ingredient statements, and label claims for TFT and private label products.

Key duties include maintaining regulatory documentation, overseeing label submissions, and staying current with FDA and other regulatory updates to guide quality leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication in English
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to review data, identify trends, and graph trends
• Basic presentation and facilitation skills
• Self-starter and independent work style

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain nutrition facts panel, ingredient statement, and label claims for TFT and private label products
• Support Supplier Quality Management program, review potential new suppliers and documentation
• Oversee label submissions to third parties or USDA when required
• Maintain ingredient information and label docs in Genesis and TFT server
• Stay informed of regulatory updates and advise leadership on impact

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Documentation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regulatory Affairs & Tech Serv Assoc Tech

Sanford, FL, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1682

SUMMARY

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist I is a key leader within the Quality function and a strong support partner to Marketing, Sales, and R&D.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree strongly recommended in food science, biology, chemistry, nutrition, microbiology, or similar field.
• 5 years of experience in food manufacturing environment strongly desired
• Experience with US food regulations and guidelines experience strongly desired

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English with peers, other departments, and management
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to review data, drill through it to identify trends, and graph trends
• Basic presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient at searching for data and using TFT server drives
• Strong handwriting and documentation skills
• Excellent understanding of all food safety and quality procedures
• Ability to learn new tasks and testing
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Must be able to work additional hours or mandatory overtime with little or no notice due to unforeseen business circumstances
• Must display a professional and courteous behavior at all times
• Must be a self-starter and independent

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and maintains all activities regarding the creation, development, revision, and maintenance of nutritional facts panel, ingredient statement, and label claims for TFT and private label finished goods labels.
• Supports the Supplier Quality Management program. This includes reviewing potential new suppliers, maintaining item and facility level documentation, supporting audit and customer requests for this documentation.
• Oversee label submissions to third party (i.e. PLC) or USDA, when required.
• Maintain ingredient information and label documentation in Genesis and the TFT server.
• Exercise sound technical judgment in resolving technical issues and interact successfully with TFT leader, TFT team members, customers, and government agencies
• Assist with maintaining certifications with third party auditors (i.e. Rainforest Alliance, Kosher, RSPO, USDA-Dairy, Military, etc.)
• Assists the Customer Service team with customer requests technical documentation
• Stay informed of updates and revisions from regulatory bodies (i.e. FDA, AMS, USDA/FSIS, Kosher, Rainforest Alliance). Advise quality leadership on how it may affect the business.
• Conducts internal audits of quality and regulatory programs as needed.
• Moderate understanding and support of the following programs: Food Safety Plan, RSPO, Rainforest Alliance, Supplier Management, Food Defense and their associated procedures.
• Basic understanding of Kosher and FDA guidelines.
• Support compliance to SQF and customer quality requirements
• Backup to Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager when needed.
• Performs other duties assigned as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None, unless supporting an intern is supporting the Quality team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Nutritional labeling training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Be able to sit at desk for prolonged periods (8 hours/day).
• Have the ability to see/review documents in close vision, distinguish colors and proportions, and ability to focus while reading regulatory or customer documents.
• Be able to stand for at least an eight to twelve (8-12) hour period
• Be able to lift, carry, handle and grasp at least 15 lbs (constantly)
• Be able to walk up and down stairs/steps (occasionally)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and will include, but not be limited to, computers, printers, telephones, and normal communication. Must be able to use ear buds or headset for conference calls or voice calls.