Regulatory Compliance Manager

Company: Jelly Belly Candy Company
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Responsible for compliant packaging information, which includes but is not limited to: ingredient statements, nutrition panels, signature line, net weight and marketing claims. Packaging compliance includes US, Canada, EU, AU and other markets as needed. Oversee product formula review for market compliance. Oversee ingredient and vendor approval program. Oversee and participate in product formula generation, review and distribution. Write and maintain training material for Regulatory procedures. Fully participate in Optiva software development and ensure appropriate training materials are prepared and maintained.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any or all of the following:

• Oversee the completion and integration of Regulatory Compliance Projects.
• Oversee and participate in the Supplier Approval Program.
• Oversee and participate in packaging review, domestic and international.
• Oversee and sign-off on the development of formulas for production needs, Excel and Word formats.
• Oversee and sign-off on the creation of ingredient statements and nutrition panels for both domestic and international markets.
• Oversee, participate and sign off in customer/consumer/supplier inquiries.
• Oversee, ensure accuracy and sign off on customer requested forms, documents.
• Prepare acceptance and next step guidelines for work sent to outside laboratories both routine and custom projects.
• Keep current on changing regulatory landscape for ingredients, additives, and packaging regulations.
• Participate in updating the HACCP plan.
• Participate in plant audits.
• Oversee the maintenance of the ingredient statements, nutrition panel library, and finished-good product specifications.Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. The employee must also possess the ability to take direction, follow instructions, work with others, follow work rules and schedules, and focus on details.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervisory responsibilities for Regulatory Compliance Supervisor and Technicians.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Biology or Physical Science preferred. 3-5 years work experience in food packaging compliance. Supervisorial experience preferred.Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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