At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Regulatory Labeling & Compliance Specialist Location : Commissary Facility – Ankeny, IA FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function: The regulatory labeling & compliance specialist’s primary responsibility is to ensure food items produced at Hy-Vee food-manufacturing facilities comply with applicable USDA and FDA food labeling regulations. Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: Technical Director, Compliance & Food Protection Direct Reports: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities: + Generate, interpret, and evaluate product packaging, nutrition labels, ingredient statements, and allergen statements to ensure compliance with USDA and FDA food regulations. + Manages regulatory review process for new and reformulated food products and contributes to maintenance of existing products. + Utilizes Genesis R&D and other nutrition labeling software in maintenance of nutrition and ingredient database. + Knowledgeable in use of FSIS Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS). + Independently reviews and substantiates claims and provides regulatory guidance to R&D team to ensure new products meet the needs of desired claims. + Possesses foundational knowledge of raw materials, ingredient functionality, standard of identity, etc. as they pertain to labeling. + Keeps up to date with evolving USDA and FDA regulation changes. Utilizes CFR database for verification of USDA and FDA regulations. + Manages nutrition label program for Produce Commissary (Short Cuts), Bakery Manufacturing, D&D Foods, Bulk Manufacturing, Regional Bakeries, and Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary. + Creates and maintains label formatting for in-house printed food labels for all manufacturing facilities. + Works cross functionally with retail labeling staff to ensure all product and recipe analysis meet national, state, and local regulations. + Works in conjunction with graphics/marketing to review and approve nutrition label content for Hy-Vee Private Labeled food products. + Works cooperatively with R&D, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Food Safety departments to provide packaging and labeling that meets the needs of all business units. + Trains Nutrition Labeling Specialists on use of internal and external nutrition labeling software, programs, and policies. + Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required. Provide support and assistance to compliance and food protection staff as needed. Skills and Abilities Required to Perform Job: + Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. + Attention to detail, follow through, and proven administrative skills. + Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines. + Must be knowledgeable of warehouse distribution, safety program, procedures, laws and regulations, sanitation practices and standards. + Ability to handle confidential information. Education and Experience: + Bachelor of Science preferred- Nutrition/Dietetics, Food Science/Food Technology or related + 2+ years’ experience in food labeling. Experience in food service or food industry. + Proficient in computer applications, MS Office, Adobe, and nutritional database/software programs. + Knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations Physical Requirements: + Must be able to physically perform light work exerting up to 20-pounds of force occasionally. + Visual requirements include vision from less than 20-inches to more than 20-feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. Working Conditions: + Duties mostly in an office or lab setting (climate controlled) + Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks. + Daily contact occurs with employees and office personnel. + Daily contact with Governmental regulatory agencies including USDA and FDA. Equipment Used to Perform Job: Personal Computer, photocopier, printer, and office phone system. Are you ready to smile, apply today.