Regulatory & Specifications Lead — Food Labeling & Compliance

ADP, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (80% Premiums paid by company!)

Vision

HRA

Up to $1000 Wellness

401k Match

401k Profit Sharing

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Masterson Foods, a family-owned producer of premium sweet and savory foods, seeks a Regulatory & Specifications Specialist to lead regulatory compliance, labeling, and documentation across US and international markets.

You will manage customer documentation, assist with risk assessments, and drive certification programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance regulatory risk with business needs.

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) and interact with regulators and/or third-party agencies as necessary (US and international).
• 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 experience

Quality management

FDA labeling

Communication

Education

BS/BA in nutrition or food science

MS/MA preferred

Tools

Vicinity

Safefood 360

HorizonScan

Job description

Masterson Foods, a family-owned producer of premium sweet and savory foods, seeks a Regulatory & Specifications Specialist to lead regulatory compliance, labeling, and documentation across US and international markets.

You will manage customer documentation, assist with risk assessments, and drive certification programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance regulatory risk with business needs.