Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Immediate Opportunity
Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location:  On-Site in Nampa, Idaho

Job Summary:
The Regulatory Compliance Specialist provides support for the Regulatory department to maintain regulatory standards for raw materials and finished products. This role will also work cross-functionally with other department managers to ensure department projects and company goals are successful. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist ensures all products meet US and Canadian regulatory labeling requirements.

Commitment to BLENDS Values:
 

Our BLENDS values form the foundation of our culture and our dedication to excellence as a blending manufacturer. These values guide our daily decisions and long-term vision, driving us to foster strong teamwork among our employees while building partnerships with our customers and suppliers. We expect our team members to have a strong commitment to these Values in their roles at HB Specialty Foods.

Job Duties:

• Works with QA, Sales, R&D and Customers to finalize formulas and ensure they are in compliance with customer, regulatory and industry requirements.
• Maintains regulatory information of raw materials and finished goods in Sage X3.
• Prepares product Specifications, including Allergens, Country of Origin, Range Formulas, 100g Nutrition (as well as retail nutrition labels) and Ingredient Declarations.
• Creates finished good label templates according to specifications.
• Supports Sales, R&D, Quality Assurance and Production with information requests and process improvement strategies.
• Requests specialized documents and corresponds with customers as needed.
• Completes customer questionnaires and requests.
• Maintains nutrition database of ingredients and finished products.
• Prepares and gathers documents for submission to obtain Kosher, Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Halal, and Gluten Free certification of products.
• Controls all documentation for ease of recall.
• Prepares finished good files for labeling.
• Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards and provide interpretive assistance.
• Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards or guidance documents.
• Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure they are communicated through corporate policy and procedure.
• Reviews and approves documents pertaining to the Supplier and Raw Material Verification Program which includes assured status claims, allergens, labeling, country of origin and nutritional information.
• Provides customers with retail packaging art reviews for compliance with nutrition claims, nutrition labeling, certifications, ingredient declarations, CA proposition 65, and other CFR regulations.
• Supports audits by providing accurate up to date information for GFCP/GFCO, Kosher, BRCGS, NGMO Project Verified, Organic and Halal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Personal Characteristics:

• Exceptional Customer Service skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Self-starter and able to work both in teams and independently.
• Excellent communication skills at a cross-functional level (i.e. throughout the company).
• Proficient with computer applications; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Knowledge of USA and Canadian food Regulation.
• 2 years experience in the food industry
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and prioritizing abilities are required, as well as strong technical writing ability.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a facility that handles allergens including but not limited to: wheat, soy, egg, milk, celery and mustard.
• Be able to work at a desk for extended periods of time.

Benefits:

• Flexible PTO plan.
• 9 paid holidays each year
• Medical insurance available the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental, vision, FSA/HSA available the first of the month following 90 days of employment
• 401(k) Matching up to 4%
• Paid Parental Leave (40 hours)
• Tuition Reimbursement

HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 208-606-7238.