Job Overview The Specialist of Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services is responsible for executing product, label, claims, and packaging compliance tasks. Job Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance (Food, Packaging & Labeling) • Basic understanding of FDA/CFIA/USDA, labeling rules, dairy standards, and packaging compliance. • Review and approve product labels, artwork, and packaging claims to ensure full compliance with ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, allergen statements, and country-of-origin requirements. • Prepare regulatory documentation including product specifications, statements of compliance, technical data sheets, and certificates for both domestic and export business. • Monitor domestic and international regulatory changes affecting cheese, dairy ingredients, and food packaging materials. • Collaborate with and provide regulatory support to cross-functional partners during innovation, renovation and customer driven projects. Technical Services & Product Support • Support customer relationships as related to regulations, claims, and product compliance communication. • Provide technical and compliance support related to finished product attributes by way of customer portals and customer/consumer inquiries. • Assist in supplier raw material qualification, including reviewing supplier certifications and material compliance documents. • Actively collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the broader Food Safety, Quality, & Risk Management network to ensure a cohesive, unified approach. • Support any regulatory initiative, including the creation, development, and maintenance of technical ingredient / nutritional specification, data libraries, portals, and archives. • Actively contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives. Documentation & Quality Systems • Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Regulatory team by maintaining compliance tools, policies, and procedures. Training & Cross-Functional Leadership • Support cross-functional project teams for regulatory updates, packaging transitions, and technical troubleshooting. • Working knowledge; follows established procedures, receives training; may help peers. • 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 • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Biology • Energetic, creative, positive and independent thinker with high level of integrity. • Skilled in data analysis, specifications management, packaging/labeling validation, and system optimization. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. • 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. Preferred Education and Experience • 1-2 years of direct regulatory experience in the food industry, with exposure to food manufacturing operations. 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 35ºF to 100ºF; 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 Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.