Job DescriptionResponsible for providing leadership, direction, and training to members of the Food Label group. Serve as primary resource for final review of Food Labels for US/CAN compliance and point of contact for technical inquiries. Ensures all reported data and label reviews are accurate and completed within the required timeframe.
JOB FUNCTIONS- Review and validate work of label review staff to ensure accuracy/compliance of their work against specific and general United States and Canadian regulations and guidelines/policies.
- Responsible for interviewing, hiring and managing label review staff.
- Provide training, guidance, support of review staff to improve and expand their knowledge of food labeling regulations.
- Review Nutritional Label review and provide written results to clients and/or upload into client database as required.
- Communicate with clients to answer their technical questions regarding Label Review and regulations
- Continually keep apprised of updated food labeling regulations through internal/external training and train staff accordingly
- Conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing guidance and feedback for continued employee development
- Creates and oversees processes within the label review department.
- Communicates necessary changes or information to his or her department Identifies quality related problems and initiates immediate investigation, corrective action, and follow up.
QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- B.S. degree with a concentration in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or other relevant science area. Required
- 5-7 years relevant experience. Required
- Highly knowledgeable in data reporting, technical requirements and food regulations. Required
- Knowledge of LIMS systems. Preferred
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES- Language Skills
- Mathmatical Skills
- Reasoning Skills/Abilties
- Computer Skills
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast paced, highly professional environment.
Additional InformationTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
