Quality Products from “Our Family to Yours” is more than our company slogan, it is a way of life for us at Ziyad Brothers Importing. We are dedicated to procuring the finest foods and ingredients from around the world for our extended family – our consumers. We strive to continue to grow our position as the leading Mediterranean foods importer and distributor, provide exceptional customer service, maintain ethical conduct in business dealings, treat our team members with respect and give back to our communities.
Ziyad carries a family-like culture inside and out. We care about our employees as we do every aspect of our business. We are currently in a transition period of rapid growth, and we are seeking a seasoned Regulatory Specialist to help us fuel our headway!
Job Description
The Senior Regulatory and Labeling Specialist ensures finished product labels are compliant with FDA Labeling Laws and 21 CFE Regulations, minimizing the exposure of the company to regulatory action including recalls, jeopardy of third-party certifications, customer and consumer complaints.
Essential Role Functions:
Position supports labels for multiple facilities and many brands within Ziyad portfolio.
Responsible for review, verification, and approval of all labels within the Ziyad portfolio.
Utilize systems to validate that output on NFP and ILS can be used as verification against artwork.
Responsible for identifying errors within the ingredient’s subcomponents and working with FSQA Supplier Qualification to correct.
Researching subcomponents of ingredients to ensure ILS and NFP accuracy.
Full understanding of claims, certifications such as Kosher, Halal, non-GMO/BE Foods, Organic, NSA, Disclosure Statements, etc.
A willingness to develop knowledge of label regulations of other foreign countries, and the ability to utilize external consultants to meet foreign business requirements.
FSQA label review and approval process is a collaborative function, and the candidate must be able to work with cross-functional teams and manage multiple simultaneous tasks with multiple inputs.
Must be able to handle projects requiring a short turnaround env, and the ability to prioritize work and communicate to set expectations.
Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines and offering advice about regulations.
Work Experience/Requirements for This Role:
BS in Food Science or strongly related field
5 years minimum working experience in Regulatory Label Development and/or Regulatory Compliance
Working/expert knowledge of FDA 21CFR Labeling Requirements
Experience with Genesis R&D Food Labeling software
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Previous experience utilizing basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Navigation).
Demonstrate high level of quantitative and analytical skills
Schedule
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
ZB Importing is an Equal Opportunity Employer