Regulatory & Specifications Specialist

The Regulatory Specifications Specialist is at the forefront of regulatory compliance and helps to ensure all processes and documentation align with industry standards and guidelines. This role serves as the main point of contact for Customers on regulatory, specifications, food safety, and documentation communications.

Benefits:

Health (80% Premiums paid by company.)
Dental
Vision
HRA
Up to $1000 Wellness
401k Match
401k Profit Sharing
11 Paid Holidays
3 Weeks PTO

Duties & 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.
Conduct Food Safety 360 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 Mastersons 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.
Conduct monthly GMP audits and shared departmental projects and tasks as necessary.
Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Safety, Food Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements:

Requires BS/BA, preferably in nutrition and/or food science; MS/MA is preferred, or 10+ 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

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Family-owned for over 150 years, Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying these products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, Masterson will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.