Regulatory Labeling Compliance Specialist

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, "I can't live without them."
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Job Description:
Position Summary:
In this role the Regulatory Labeling Compliance Specialist - will support food regulatory topics and procedures. The objective of this role is to provide regulatory support and guidance to ensure product and procedure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
This role offers a hybrid schedule based at our corporate headquarters in Byron Center, MI.
What You'll Do:

• Acts as Company specialist in all aspects of product labeling and compliance including, but not limited to, regulatory directives on nutrition and ingredients.
• Develops mandatory label information documents which include product name, net weight, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutrition facts, Kosher, and authenticity claims that meet government requirements. This includes ensuring compliance with all label related health and other claims.
• Leads, coordinates, and maintains regulatory compliance related to products and ingredients specifications, product formulations, packaging, and food labeling. Identifies regulatory concerns and communicates to the appropriate individuals.
• Applies up-to-date knowledge and interpretation of current and pending international, federal, state, and local regulations for both existing and new products.
• Obtains and verifies nutritional information from raw ingredient suppliers and creates Nutrition Facts using software program (FreshIQ/UpShop). Maintains nutrition information and ingredients in the database.
• Reviews and approves artwork, graphics, and text of existing and proposed product labels to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance (to include nutrition panel, ingredient statement, net contents declaration, statement of identity, allergen declaration, health, and other claims).
• Collects, records, and submits to leadership label deficiencies, consumer concerns, compliance results, etc. to help drive product compliance, as well as brand and product improvement.
• Works cross functionally to maintain the agility of the food labeling process with necessary work teams to handle all phases of the product label change process, including statement of identity, nutrition facts, ingredient and allergen declaration, country of origin and other optional label information (e.g., nutrient content claims, health claims).
• Maintains food labeling records and regulatory documentation, database, tools, systems, processes and information for all products.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of domestic and foreign legal regulations, industry trends and best food labeling practices; makes recommendations to improve current programs and processes, and to ensure legal compliance.
• Provides other regulatory updates, training opportunities and support as needed.
• Coordinates and prepares regulatory submission for domestic or international projects as required. Handles domestic and foreign customer requests (provides regulatory documents, statements, completes questionnaires and other documents).
• Investigates and responds to external (customer) inquiries and concerns about product nutrition facts, ingredients, allergen declaration, and claims related to labeling.

• Provides food regulatory compliance, labeling expertise and collaborates cross functionally with teams to leverage regulations to help the Company be competitive in the marketplace.

What You'll Need:

• Degree or equivalent experience: Bachelor's degree (Preferred) in Nutrition, Food Science, or related discipline
• Years of experience: 2-5+ years of experience with Food Labeling.
• Working knowledge of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations and documentation requirements.
• Strong knowledge of FDA CFR Title 21 Part 101 - Food Labeling.
• Understanding of COOL labeling, Weights and Measures and NLEA (Nutritional Labeling & Education Act)
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite of products
• Understanding of food product development, food safety, allergens, GMO's, Gluten free etc.
• Strong technical writing skills and sound math aptitude.
• Superior proofreading, organizational, time management skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Experience with labeling software programs (FreshIQ/UpShop)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
• Ability to communicate and collaborate efficiently with coworkers and all levels of management.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran, that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.