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The Hershey Company · 4 days ago

Specialist Regulatory

Hershey, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

The Hershey Company is seeking a Specialist in Regulatory Affairs within the QRC organization. This role involves leveraging knowledge of global food safety and regulations to ensure compliance for all Hershey ingredients and finished products throughout their lifecycle.

ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturingService IndustrySnack Food

Responsibilities

U.S. Regulatory Compliance

U.S. food regulations – strong knowledge of and ability to provide guidance on U.S. food regulations including labeling, food additives, flavors, colors and claims regulations. Utilize internal and external tools and systems to evaluate ingredients and formulas to make proactive, risk-based decisions

Finished product labeling regulations - execute finished product labeling from creation to final packaging approval

Working knowledge of international food regulations to support global partners, communicating potential impact of formula changes for exported products

Knowledge of product claims to support accurate labeling

Conduct review of preliminary and concept formulations for compliance and acceptability in the US market. Engage with Product Development at ideation and through feasibility & development stages on product innovation projects

Work on projects of medium to high complexity under the guidance of Senior Regulatory Specialist or Manager

Business Engagement/Technical Guidance

Implement internal regulatory policy and guidance. Review packaging for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidance. Ensure that all label claims are substantiated, and that certifications and allergens are properly documented. Establish appropriate documentation (Standards, SOP’s) and communicate to impacted stakeholders

Manage reformulation projects. Provide complete analysis of regulatory risk and impact to all markets and help assess cost impact

Understand Quality and Regulatory excellence for multiple parts of the product lifecycle (develop, source, make, plan, deliver, customer) and act as Subject Matter Expert

Communicate impact and provide directional guidance by communicating regulatory reasoning and make appropriate recommendations

Other Regulatory Affairs Responsibilities:

Interact cross-functionally with Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, Consumer Affairs, Customs and Trade, and Legal counterparts

Engage with internal RSA Leadership to understand the regulatory horizon

Partner with Legal, R&D, and Gov Relations to communicate the potential impact of proposed regulations to the business and lead new regulatory initiatives related to labeling compliance

Qualification

U.S. food regulationsFinished product labelingInternational food regulationsAdvanced computational softwareAnalytical skillsInfluencing skillsEthicsAttention to detailProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInitiative

Required

Detailed understanding of U.S. Labeling laws (food additives, nutrition, standards of identity)

Functional understanding and ability to navigate an international food regulation database

High proficiency in use of advanced computational software (i.e. Excel, Power point, SAP)

Attention to detail

Strong problem solving and critical thinking. Comfortable with ambiguity

Excellent analytical and researching skills

Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal, written)

Excellent organizational skills and ability to self-manage for managing numerous priorities

Strong initiative, and the ability to change in a fast-changing environment

Ability to influence and make complicated subjects clear and presentable

Impeccable ethics and must maintain a high level of confidentiality

Bachelor's degree in science Related Field (Nutrition, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry) or equivalent

Company

The Hershey Company

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The Hershey Company is headquartered in Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness through its iconic brands.

Founded in 1894