Regulatory & Specifications Lead — Food Compliance & Safety

Masterson Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HRA

Wellness program

401(k) match

401(k) profit sharing

11 holidays

Job summary

Masterson Foods is seeking a Regulatory & Specifications Specialist to lead regulatory compliance, labeling, and food-safety documentation across our product portfolio. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to review specifications, manage certifications (Halal and others), and ensure US and international regulations are met, including import/export and tariff considerations.

This role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to balance

Qualifications

• Requires BS/BA, preferably in nutrition and/or food science; MS/MA is preferred, or 5+ years’ experience in the food industry, primarily in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, food labeling, nutrition or product development.
• 3+ years relevant regulatory and quality experience in the food industry required
• Previous experience with Quality or ERP software required. Vicinity, Safefood 360, and HorizonScan a plus.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Detailed oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Results-oriented team player capable of working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations and documentation requirements. Proven knowledge of regulations for US and International including import/export, tariff, and state regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems by applying advanced regulatory and technical knowledge and extensive experience

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update Masterson finished product specifications for customers
• Manage and maintain relationships with customers as they relate to documentation requests and customer portal usage.
• Assist Safe Food risk assessments on new ingredients and vendors and submit to management to finalize approval process.
• Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims (USDA, dairy, state regulatory requirements, import/export, and tariffs).
• Lead Masterson’s Halal and any new certification programs including audits and support documentation
• Collaborate with Management and customers on regulatory, food safety, and labeling/nutritional information and provide input into balancing regulatory risk with business and operational needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create, review, and update PRFs, PCS and Palletizer Info Sheets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and changing regulations and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain expertise on product tariff assignments for exports and other international regulations and labeling.
• Backup Quality Data Control Specialist.
• Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Safety, Food Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Food labeling

Documentation

FDA regulations

Education

BS/BA in nutrition or food science

MS/MA preferred

Tools

Vicinity

Safefood 360

HorizonScan

Job description

Masterson Foods is seeking a Regulatory & Specifications Specialist to lead regulatory compliance, labeling, and food-safety documentation across our product portfolio. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to review specifications, manage certifications (Halal and others), and ensure US and international regulations are met, including import/export and tariff considerations.

This role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to balance