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Plainville Farms · 6 days ago

Regulatory & Labeling Manager

New Oxford, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Plainville Farms is dedicated to meeting regulatory requirements in food production, and they are seeking a Regulatory & Labeling Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with USDA, FDA, and other regulations related to product labeling, formulations, and packaging materials, while also managing customer portals and leading new labeling efforts.

ConsultingFood ProcessingRetail

Hiring Manager

Andrea Harris PHR

Responsibilities

Review, update, create, maintain and approve product labels, claims, and formulations for compliance with USDA-FSIS and FDA regulations

Lead new item set-up for Co-packers, Plainville, and Customers

Verify ingredient statements, allergens, product standards of identity, and nutritional facts are accurate and compliant

Maintain accurate and up-to-date regulatory documentation for all product SKUs

Monitor changes to federal and state labeling regulations and implement required updates to product packaging

Partner with Product Development, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure new products and reformulations meet regulatory requirements before launch

Review and approve all artwork

Provide regulatory guidance during product innovation and commercialization processes

Communicate with suppliers to verify regulatory compliance of ingredients, specifications, and certifications

Support customer requests for product documentation such as specification sheets, statements of compliance, and export certificates

Assist with regulatory audits, label reviews, and compliance verifications during USDA or third-party inspections

Conduct internal label audits to identify and correct inconsistencies or potential noncompliance’s

Maintain labeling database, customer portal, regulatory files, and version control for all active and historical labels

Manage customer portals, not limited to uploading documentation, updating information, communicating with customers, disseminating information to inhouse and relative teams

Ensure timely updates of product information sheets, allergen declarations, and nutrition panels

Perform other related duties assigned to support business needs

Qualification

USDA-FSIS regulationsLabeling complianceNutrition labelingLabeling softwareRegulatory databasesAnalytical abilitiesMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Meat Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience in labeling and regulatory compliance within the meat, poultry, or food manufacturing industry

Demonstrated expertise in USDA-FSIS labeling regulations, product formulation, and nutrition labeling

Comprehensive knowledge of 9 CFR labeling requirements, product standards of identity, and claim substantiation (e.g., natural, no antibiotics, gluten-free)

Strong understanding of allergen labeling, nutrition labeling software, and regulatory databases

Exceptional attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills

Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory language clearly across cross-functional teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and labeling software

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of making regulatory determinations under tight timelines