Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Lamb Weston

Job Info

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Title: Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Location: Richland, WA

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.

Job Description Summary

This position is an expert in creating, reviewing, updating, and approving label copy and artwork designs in multiple food categories to ensure information is accurate, meets customer requirements and is compliant with government regulations and Lamb Weston policy. This person will collaboratively work across functions and is expected to communicate with all functional groups on matters relating to product labeling and compliance. This person will participate in addressing regulatory labeling issues that arise across the company, providing guidance and direction on applicable regulations or industry standards. This position supports the Labeling Manger with category-specific oversight including labeling-related guidance and communication with the cross-functional team.

Job Description

• Provide food labeling expertise and guidance to internal customers. Collaborate cross functionally with Legal, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Purchasing, plants and others to leverage regulations, support positions and ensure compliance in the marketplace.
• Responsible for the development of label copy which includes product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutrition facts panel and claims which meet government requirements and standard of identities. This includes ensuring compliance with all label related health and wellness claims.
• Approval of label artwork upon review, ensuring compliance to all applicable USDA, FDA, and other governing group's regulations. Support review of labels and printed packaging by Regulatory and Legal Counsel.
• Ensure accuracy in the development of the Label Copy and support of all product claims, and that information for use in labeling is accurate and properly presented.
• Contribute to the development of labeling personnel in the areas of regulatory compliance, collaboration, planning, communication, and accountability.
• Support a culture of quality throughout the organization. Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase accuracy, improve efficiency, and drive standardization of labeling practices.
• Actively participate in improving labeling systems and processes to help with consistency and agility including maintenance updates of database systems.
• Contribute to research and recommendations for issue positions as it relates to labeling and regulatory. Assist in development of internal policies and procedures in collaboration with team management on labeling and claim support standards; identify and advance nutrition and regulatory strategies for business growth. Participate in providing training regarding new/changed labeling regulations and trends that may impact customer or branded labels.
• Provide internal customer's technical support. Respond to customer inquiries regarding questions on claims, nutrition, and ingredients.

Manage cross-functionally to improve efficiency and drive standardization across categories.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. required in Food Science/Nutrition or related field
• 10+ years of food industry labeling experience or comparable experience
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, USDA food label regulations and documentation requirements
• Ability to work with multiple database systems and network efficiently to get information required to complete tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and handle multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage projects and time effectively
• Detail oriented and self-motivator
• Excellent relationship and development skills
• Strong Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, and various virtual meeting platforms

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Required - Type: Food Science, Nutrition or related

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-231510

Time Type: Full time

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $76,380.00 - $114,560.00

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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