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R&D Labeling Specialist – Position is Remote

The Labeling Specialist is responsible for ensuring all product labels meet applicable federal, state, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.  This includes all product documentation including ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, claims, and product specifications.  The labeling specialist works closely with cross-functional team members from R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Sales, and Operations to ensure labels accurately reflect product formulations and regulatory standards while supporting business and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Label Copy creation: product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, nutrition facts & claims that meet federal and state requirement
• CN Lab submissions: USDA label submissions
• Partner and provide feedback to product developers regarding formulations and adherence to claims and/or ingredient statement expectations
• Evaluate and confirm new ingredient descriptions based on CFR and supplier documentation
• Claims and product certification review
• Support certification process with 3^rd parties (ORG/NGMO)
• Apply customer requirements to creation / review process of label copy
• Provide ideas and/or guidance to PD from a regulatory lens that will support customer’s end goal. Participate in artwork review process regarding claims
• Communicate with sales, brokers, and K12 customers regarding requests for information such as product status, nutritional information, specifications, product handling, etc.
• Support Master Data team with customer portal data needs
• Supporting template and management of internally printed label creation
• Participate or lead the creation of Labeling SOPs B 

Miscellaneous Tasks:

• Assists Bakery Companies as necessary to support product and brand growth
• Maintains consistent communication with our affiliate entities
• Maintain incoming samples and taste testing that needs to take place in the TN location (this includes freezer cleanout when necessary for R&D area)
• Provides quick responses to questions with key accounts or schools who are particularly sensitive or in review process 

Team and Personal Development:

• Fully support the Bakery Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Promote a thoroughly cross-trained department by sharing expertise in related fields
• Practice and promote encouragement and respect by acknowledging and engaging cross-functional team members
• Invests time and effort in professional development

Salary

$70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

Benefits Available 

Education and Experience:

• Degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science or a related field
• 5+ years of applicable role experience
• Must have knowledge of federal and state requirements

Competencies:

• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe and various Formula Management / NFP creation tools
• Fast learner of new computer skills and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Customer and client focused
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Self-starter and ability to handle pressure
• Supervisory responsibilities – None

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.

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