Regulatory Specialist I

Chicago Corporate HQ (Bryn Mawr); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods seeks a Regulatory Specialist based at our Bryn Mawr HQ in Chicago, with a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote per week. You will provide regulatory and technical information to customers for FDA/USDA labeling and global compliance.

The role involves supporting international regulatory initiatives, writing compliant ingredient statements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure policy adherence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in the food industry preferred.
• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process customer requests for technical documentation per NWF policies and regulations.
• Support international regulatory compliance initiatives for global markets.
• Write compliant FDA ingredient statements and apply USDA labeling regulations.
• Support continuous improvement activities and coordinate with Regulatory Management.
• Analyze inquiries trends and report risks or improvements to management.
• Review and document procedures as directed by Regulatory Management.
• Provide training and presentations to employees and customers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Are you ready to turn your food science knowledge into a regulatory career with exposure to FDA, USDA, labeling, and global compliance?

As the Regulatory Specialist, you will provides regulatory and technical information to internal and external customers for the products manufactured and sold by Newly Weds Foods, in accordance with government regulations and NWF Policies and Procedures.

This position is based at our HQ in Bryn Mawr (Chicago)and follows a hybrid schedule of four days onsite and one day remote per week. No relocation assistance offered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and process customer requests for technical documentation efficiently and accurately in accordance with NWF policies and current regulations. Technical information includes, but is not limited to, product specifications, allergen forms/questionnaires, formulas, religious or dietary certifications, customized response letters and maintenance of online portals.
• Support international regulatory compliance initiatives including export requirements, ingredient reviews, labeling compliance, and customer documentation for global markets.
• Proficiently write compliant FDA ingredient statements, fully understand and apply USDA labeling regulations and be knowledgeable of retail food labeling regulation and guidance.
• Support continuous improvement activities associated with technical information requests and department objectives; coordinate implementation with Regulatory Management.
• Analyze work performed and report to upper management the emerging trends in requests, potential areas of improvement, or risk/impact of the inquiries with respect to NWF policy & procedure.
• Review and document procedures as directed by Regulatory Management.
• Provide training and presentations for NWF employees and customers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in food science or related discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience in the food industry preferred
• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective project management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

WHY JOIN NEWLY WEDS FOODS?

• Work for a global food industry leader known for innovation, quality, and customer-focused solutions.
• Grow your career through exposure to domestic and international regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry experts to make a meaningful business impact.

BENEFITS

AtNWF, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training, Events
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Employee Incentive Plan, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000