What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Food Technology Labeling Analyst position at PL Marketing?
Position Summary
Support the Kroger Our Brands and Corporate Food Technology teams by providing expertise in the area of food labeling regulations as it relates to reviewing and approving corporate brand labels for nutritional, health/structure/function claims and regulatory labeling requirements. Assist in communicating how to label consumer packages as it relates to nutritional labeling and other regulatory requirements. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately.
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Position Qualifications
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
Support the Kroger Our Brands and Corporate Food Technology teams by providing expertise in the area of food labeling regulations as it relates to reviewing and approving corporate brand labels for nutritional, health/structure/function claims and regulatory labeling requirements. Assist in communicating how to label consumer packages as it relates to nutritional labeling and other regulatory requirements. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately.
Essential Job Functions
- This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule
- Review and approve consumer package artwork for nutritional and regulatory compliance requirements, such as font size, text placement, proper product name, claims, principal display panel, information panel, etc.
- Review “claims” on packaging, point of sale signs, and marketing brochures for accuracy
- Review independent peer review papers to substantiate health/structure/function claims
- Keep current with regulatory and technological changes that may affect labeling laws for the food industry by maintaining professional contacts with peers in the industry, trade associations, and government agencies
- Communicate technical labeling requirements to Quality Assurance/Product Development technologists, Packaging managers, Corporate Brands category managers, Merchandising staffs, and design labeling companies.
- Provide technical support to other regulatory compliance issues such as menu labeling, nutrition labeling and education act, etc.
- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Travel to locations throughout the U.S. for necessary training, if needed
Minimum Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, or related fields
- 2 years of experience in consumer package label compliance, food science, food product development, and/or food quality assurance
- Ability to comprehend and interpret FDA/USDA labeling regulations and postings in the federal register
- Effective communication skills for non-regulatory audiences
- Excellent attention to detail with high degree of accuracy and precision
- Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite and other database systems
- Ability to prioritize and organize responsibilities based on changing and challenging deadlines
- Adaptable to last-minute changes and shifting priorities
- Ability to travel independently
- Experience with food labeling laws and regulations
- Experience as food plant quality assurance manager and/or product development technologist
- Experience in developing training for labeling consumer package requirements
- Demonstrated excellence in project planning and execution through project evaluation and use of resources to lessen the time of the label approval process
- Excellent ability in presenting to leadership and business partners applicable regulatory changes and how they affect our business and brand
- Must be able to:
- Remain sitting/standing for several hours at a time
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
- Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
- Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
- Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language
- Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent
- Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
- Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
- Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
- Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period
- Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed
