Regulatory Specialist/Sr. Regulatory Specialist

• Provide regulatory compliance support for Salty Snacks brands, including ingredient, recipe, labeling, and claims reviews
• Execute finished product labeling activities from creation through final packaging approval
• Review and assess ingredients, additives, flavors, colors, allergens, and processing aids for U.S. regulatory compliance
• Support claims substantiation (e.g., nutrition, organic, non GMO, vegan, kosher, gluten free, whole grain as applicable)
• Partner with cross functional teams to support innovation, renovation, and continuous improvement projects
• Utilize internal systems (SAP-PLM/PDM, labeling and compliance tools, Webcenter/ESKO) to document regulatory decisions and approvals
• Support responses to internal and external regulatory questions, including consumer and customer inquiries Typical Day: Support label development, artwork reviews and approvals
• Review recipe submissions for regulatory compliance, work on claims substantiations
• Participate in cross functional project meetings for Salty innovation and renovations
• Provide regulatory guidance to R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams
• Update regulatory systems and trackers (labels, certifications, compliance reviews)

Top Three Technical Skills:
1. U.S. Food Regulatory Knowledge (labeling, allergens, claims, ingredients, additives)
2. Finished Product Labeling, artwork reviews and approvals & Claims Review (end to end execution)
3. Cross Functional Regulatory Support in a fast paced consumer packaged goods environment
Very important soft skills

• Attention to detail Strong problem solving and critical thinking.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal, written) Excellent organizational skills and ability to self-manage for managing numerous priorities
• Strong initiative, and the ability to change in a fast-changing environment Impeccable ethics and must maintain a high level of confidentiality

Must Haves (i.e., years of experience?)
* 2-5+ years Regulatory Affairs experience in food companies
* Strong working knowledge of U.S. food labeling and ingredient regulations
* Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Regulatory, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
* Experience supporting cross functional product development teams
Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable):
* PLM / PDM- SAP systems – ingredient, recipe, and label compliance
* Labeling and artwork systems (e.g., WebCenter or equivalent) – label development and approvals
* Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) – documentation, summaries, and stakeholder communication
Industry Experience:
* Food, consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry
* Experience with Salty Snacks or baked snack categories strongly preferred
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