Schwan Food Co

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Schwan Food Co$75K — $99K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in food science, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field
  • 3+ years' experience in food regulatory affairs, labeling, and nutrition compliance
  • Korean speaking/bilingual preferred
  • Self-motivated and highly organized; detail-oriented
  • Strong understanding of U.S. and international food regulations
  • Experience with imported/exported products, familiarity with Canada and Mexico labeling regulations a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop, approve, and maintain product labeling in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Review ingredients, formulations, processing procedures, and analytical data for labeling
  • Create nutrition facts panels in compliance with FDA and USDA regulations
  • Provide nutrition labeling expertise to internal partners
  • Partner with various departments to support new product development and label changes
  • Liaise with government agencies to resolve labeling discrepancies
  • Research product concepts to determine labeling and regulatory requirements
  • Educate internal teams on current and emerging labeling regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Time off programs
  • Retirement and financial offerings
  • Eligibility for a performance-based annual incentive bonus
  • Competitive Total Rewards package that supports overall well-being
Full Job Description
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist, based out of our La Palma, CA corporate office and R&D Center, is responsible for developing and maintaining product labeling that complies with FDA, FSIS, FNS, and international regulations. This role provides regulatory expertise to internal partners and delivers business-minded solutions that support compliance and innovation.

What You Will Do:
• Develop, approve, and maintain product labeling in compliance with regulatory standards
• Review ingredients, formulations, processing procedures, analytical data, and claims for labeling purposes
• Create nutrition facts panels in compliance with FDA and USDA labeling regulations
• Provide nutrition labeling expertise to internal partners in alignment with company guidelines and/or customers' requirements
• Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Packaging to support new product development, reformulation, and label changes
• Liaise with government agencies and internal partners to resolve labeling discrepancies
• Research new product concepts to determine appropriate labeling and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate internal records to support labeling compliance and documentation requirements
• Educate internal teams on current and emerging labeling regulations
• Provide technical regulatory support to cross-functional teams

What We Look For:
• Bachelor's degree in food science, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or related field
• 3+ years' experience in food regulatory affairs, labeling, and nutrition compliance
• Korean speaking/bilingual preferred
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented; able to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international food regulations, with eagerness to expand knowledge
• Experience with imported and exported products, with familiarity with Canada and Mexico labeling regulations a plus

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $99,000 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1952

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