Great Lakes Cheese
Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services Specialist
Great Lakes Cheese, Hiram, Ohio, United States, 44234
Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services Specialist
Pay Competitive Location Hiram/Ohio Employment type Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 4284
Job Overview
The Specialist of Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services is responsible for maintaining product, label, claims, compliance, and packaging. Responsibility includes cross-functional collaboration in the operational application of product development, delivery, services, and solutions within the company, and as the liaison for customer projects and relationships. Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance by design of all ingredients, product formulas, specifications and product labels. Functional expert in claims compliance e.g. free-from (i.e. dairy free), Facts Up Front, Natural, Age-related or Organic, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, GFCO, Vegan, etc. Collaborate with and provide regulatory support to cross-functional partners during innovation, renovation and customer driven projects. Maintain customer relationships as it relates to regulations, claims, and product compliance communication. Actively collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the broader Food Safety, Quality, & Risk Management network to ensure a cohesive, unified approach. Facilitates the technical onboarding of ingredients, products and services. Maintain product technical data in customer portal systems. Support export documentation requests (i.e. internal documents and certificate requests with USDA AMS and State regulatory agencies). Support any regulatory initiative, including the creation, development, and maintenance of technical ingredient / nutritional specification, data libraries, portals, and archives. Evaluate current team and cross-functional workflows and actively contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives. Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Regulatory team by maintaining compliance tools, policies, and procedures. Monitor the regulatory environment, domestically and internationally, to assess impact on products and business. Participate in and contribute to product evaluation and customer sensory programs. GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to company safety policies and procedures. GLC employees are responsible to ensure products are produced in a manner that exceeds the food safety, quality and value expectation of our customers / consumers. All GLC employees adhere to company Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; i.e. 4 years or more of regulatory related experience within the food industry, or 4 years or more of operations in food manufacturing experience. Energetic, creative, positive and independent thinker with high level of integrity. Strong communication skills. Ability to think independently with strong organizational and planning. Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. Proficient in MS Office, product life cycle management, compliance and regulatory software solutions such as Genesis and SAP. Ability to travel up 25%. Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Education and Experience
Masters degree. Direct Food science experience. Direct work experience in SAP, TraceGains, Nutritional and Compliance Software experience. Working Conditions
Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35F to 100F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment. EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. About the company
Great Lakes Cheese is headquartered in Hiram, OH, and works to meet industry standards, including quality, efficiency, innovation & integrity. Learn more.
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Pay Competitive Location Hiram/Ohio Employment type Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 4284
Job Overview
The Specialist of Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services is responsible for maintaining product, label, claims, compliance, and packaging. Responsibility includes cross-functional collaboration in the operational application of product development, delivery, services, and solutions within the company, and as the liaison for customer projects and relationships. Job Responsibilities
Ensure compliance by design of all ingredients, product formulas, specifications and product labels. Functional expert in claims compliance e.g. free-from (i.e. dairy free), Facts Up Front, Natural, Age-related or Organic, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, GFCO, Vegan, etc. Collaborate with and provide regulatory support to cross-functional partners during innovation, renovation and customer driven projects. Maintain customer relationships as it relates to regulations, claims, and product compliance communication. Actively collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the broader Food Safety, Quality, & Risk Management network to ensure a cohesive, unified approach. Facilitates the technical onboarding of ingredients, products and services. Maintain product technical data in customer portal systems. Support export documentation requests (i.e. internal documents and certificate requests with USDA AMS and State regulatory agencies). Support any regulatory initiative, including the creation, development, and maintenance of technical ingredient / nutritional specification, data libraries, portals, and archives. Evaluate current team and cross-functional workflows and actively contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives. Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Regulatory team by maintaining compliance tools, policies, and procedures. Monitor the regulatory environment, domestically and internationally, to assess impact on products and business. Participate in and contribute to product evaluation and customer sensory programs. GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to company safety policies and procedures. GLC employees are responsible to ensure products are produced in a manner that exceeds the food safety, quality and value expectation of our customers / consumers. All GLC employees adhere to company Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; i.e. 4 years or more of regulatory related experience within the food industry, or 4 years or more of operations in food manufacturing experience. Energetic, creative, positive and independent thinker with high level of integrity. Strong communication skills. Ability to think independently with strong organizational and planning. Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. Proficient in MS Office, product life cycle management, compliance and regulatory software solutions such as Genesis and SAP. Ability to travel up 25%. Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Education and Experience
Masters degree. Direct Food science experience. Direct work experience in SAP, TraceGains, Nutritional and Compliance Software experience. Working Conditions
Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35F to 100F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment. EEOC & Disclaimer
Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. About the company
Great Lakes Cheese is headquartered in Hiram, OH, and works to meet industry standards, including quality, efficiency, innovation & integrity. Learn more.
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