Regulatory Compliance Specialist II (Itasca)

Regulatory Compliance Specialist II

Department: Quality/Regulatory, Distribution

Location: Itasca, IL

Type: Full-time

Summary:

This position works within the supply chain for Food, Beverage, and Supplement Ingredients. You will work with a team of Regulatory and Quality members to fulfill and review product documentation, customer inquiries, and supporting documentation, adhering to FSMA regulations. Specific areas include: key day–to–day activities; research into international, Federal, state, local, and internal regulatory requirements; customer interactions; and working closely with cross-functional teams. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist plays a key role in the supply chain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Researching vendor data, internal systems, and various government online sites to gather and compile information in response to customer inquiries.
• Create and maintain databases to support Raw Materials Data Management.
• Review raw materials for compliance with applicable regulations, customer requirements, and industry guidelines.
• Issue questionnaires and documentation to customers to support their approval of the product.
• Assist and implement updates utilizing multiple computer platforms.
• Managing key customer accounts for the approval of products and manufacturers.
• Demonstrate dedication to achieve complete internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Format and create regulatory documents.
• Maintain working knowledge of FDA regulations.
• Read, understand, and interpret regulatory information.
• Simultaneously manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of FDA cGMP, HACCP, FSMA regulations, QA programs, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) compliance regulations, and compliance with GFSI standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must come in and make an immediate contribution to the regulatory team. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• An Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or other science discipline, or proven experience in regulatory compliance in the food & beverage industry.
• 2+ years of Food Regulatory experience.
• Quality experience is a plus and will be taken into consideration.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other related platforms

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require

Quality/Safety Responsibilities :

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth, including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.