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Job Description:

Job Title: Regulatory Labeling & Compliance Specialist                

Location: Commissary Facility – Ankeny, IA   

FLSA:  Non-Exempt                               

General Function: 

The regulatory labeling & compliance specialist’s primary responsibility is to ensure food items produced at Hy-Vee food-manufacturing facilities comply with applicable USDA and FDA food labeling regulations.

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: Technical Director, Compliance & Food Protection

Direct Reports: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Generate, interpret, and evaluate product packaging, nutrition labels, ingredient statements, and allergen statements to ensure compliance with USDA and FDA food regulations.Manages regulatory review process for new and reformulated food products and contributes to maintenance of existing products.Utilizes Genesis R&D and other nutrition labeling software in maintenance of nutrition and ingredient database.Knowledgeable in use of FSIS Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS).Independently reviews and substantiates claims and provides regulatory guidance to R&D team to ensure new products meet the needs of desired claims.Possesses foundational knowledge of raw materials, ingredient functionality, standard of identity, etc. as they pertain to labeling.Keeps up to date with evolving USDA and FDA regulation changes. Utilizes CFR database for verification of USDA and FDA regulations.Manages nutrition label program for Produce Commissary (Short Cuts), Bakery Manufacturing, D&D Foods, Bulk Manufacturing, Regional Bakeries, and Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary.Creates and maintains label formatting for in-house printed food labels for all manufacturing facilities.Works cross functionally with retail labeling staff to ensure all product and recipe analysis meet national, state, and local regulations.Works in conjunction with graphics/marketing to review and approve nutrition label content for Hy-Vee Private Labeled food products.Works cooperatively with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Food Safety departments to provide packaging and labeling that meets the needs of all business units.Trains Nutrition Labeling Specialists on use of internal and external nutrition labeling software, programs, and policies.Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required. Provide support and assistance to compliance and food protection staff as needed.

Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Job:

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail, follow through, and proven administrative skills. Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines. Must be knowledgeable of warehouse distribution, safety program, procedures, laws and regulations, sanitation practices and standards.Ability to handle confidential information.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science preferred- Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science/Food Technology or related2+ years’ experience in food labeling. Experience in food service or food industry.Proficient in computer applications, MS Office, Adobe, and nutritional database/software programs.Knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to physically perform light work exerting up to 20-pounds of force occasionally. Visual requirements include vision from less than 20-inches to more than 20-feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. 

Working Conditions:

Duties mostly in an office or lab setting (climate controlled)Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.Daily contact occurs with employees and office personnel.Daily contact with Governmental regulatory agencies including USDA and FDA.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Personal Computer, photocopier, printer, and office phone system.

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