Regulatory Specialist I

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; Erlanger (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to deliver regulatory and technical information to customers and internal teams, ensuring compliance with FDA/USDA labeling and global requirements.

This role offers a hybrid schedule (four days onsite, one day remote) at our headquarters near Erlanger, KY, with opportunities to influence global labeling, ingredient compliance, and regulatory documentation strategies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and process customer requests for technical documentation per NWF policies and regulations.
• Support international regulatory compliance initiatives including export requirements, labeling compliance, and global documentation.
• Write compliant FDA ingredient statements and apply USDA labeling regulations and guidance.
• Coordinate improvements with Regulatory Management and participate in process enhancements.
• Analyze inquiries, report trends and risks to upper management; review procedures as directed.
• Provide training and presentations for NWF employees and customers.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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 headquarters in Bryn Mawror ourErlanger, KY location 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