Regulatory Specialist

Regulatory Specialist, Food Manufacturing (Chicago, IL, Onsite)About the RoleWe’re partnering with a Chicago-based food manufacturer with well-known consumer brands to hire a Regulatory Specialist. This is a hands-on regulatory and labeling role. You’d make sure every product that goes out the door is accurate, compliant and backed up. You’ll work closely with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Procurement and Legal, and you’ll have a voice in new products from the first idea through launch.What You’ll DoDevelop and validate label copy, including nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergens and claims, in line with FDA regulations (USDA a plus)Review and substantiate product claims, and guide the business on what can and can’t be said on packReview and approve label artwork with cross-functional partnersBuild and maintain ingredient and finished product specifications in a PLM/spec management systemTrack regulatory changes and assess their impact on the product portfolioProvide regulatory input on new products and reformulations, and support plant trials and validationsKeep an eye on what competitors are doing on packRespond to technical consumer inquiriesWrite SOPs and training materials, and help shape how a growing regulatory team operatesWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry or a related field (Master’s a plus)5+ years of regulatory or labeling experience in food/CPG manufacturingStrong working knowledge of FDA food labeling regulationsUSDA/FSIS labeling and label approval experience strongly preferredExport or international labeling experience is a plusExperience with spec management and labeling software (TraceGains, Genesis or similar)Comfortable juggling multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment