Company Description

Don Lee Farms is a multigenerational family-run company that specializes in premium burgers, bowls, & tacos for America's top markets. Their products can be found at popular retailers like Trader Joe's, Costco, Walmart, and Sam's Club. Whether under the Don Lee Farms® brand or private labels, their food aims to make mealtime easy and delicious.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Regulatory Compliance & Commercialization Manager at Don Lee Farms in Los Angeles, CA. The Manager will be responsible for creating USDA and FDA-compliant specification sheets, food labels, managing regulatory requirements, utilizing analytical skills, and coordinating with R&D and production teams regularly.

Location: Inglewood, CA (Near LAX)

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Commercialization Manager

• Develop and maintain specifications, FDA and USDA labels, processes, and testing procedures.
• Supervise bench-scale trials and commercialize new products.
• Resolve development roadblocks and assist with new product launches.
• Travel to Mansfield, TX, for product launches and ongoing development activities.

Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in the food industry.
• Proficiency in FDA and USDA labeling requirements, and knowledge of the School Lunch Program.
• Regulatory expertise for new product development.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in technical services and successful industrialization of new food products.
• Passion for creating innovative and exciting food products.
• Self-starter with a curious mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-centric environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy.
• Excellent project management skills.

Don Lee Farms is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.