Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Food

The Regulatory & Specifications Specialist is at the forefront of regulatory compliance and helps to ensure all processes and documentation align with industry standards and guidelines. This role serves as the main point of contact for Customers on regulatory compliance, specifications, food safety, and documentation communications.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Create, review, and update Masterson finished product specifications for customers
• Manage and maintain relationships with customers as they relate to documentation requests and customer portal usage.
• Conduct Food Safety 360 risk assessments on new ingredients and vendors and submit to management to finalize approval process.
• Complete and submit documentation to support regulatory requirements and claims (USDA, dairy, state regulatory requirements, import / export, and tariffs) and interact with regulators and / or third-party agencies as necessary (US and international).
• Lead Masterson's Halal and any new certification programs including audits and support documentation
• Collaborate with Management and customers on regulatory, food safety, and labeling / nutritional information and provide input into balancing regulatory risk with business and operational needs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create, review, and update PRFs, PCS and Palletizer Info Sheets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and changing regulations and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain expertise on product tariff assignments for exports and other international regulations and labeling.
• Backup Quality Data Control Specialist.
• Conduct monthly GMP audits and shared departmental projects and tasks as necessary.
• Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Safety, Food Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements and Abilities :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Family-owned for over 150 years, Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying these products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, Masterson will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.