Our client is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 18 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assist in obtaining USDA/FSIS label approval, temporary approvals, and extensions for U.S. products.
• Provide U.S. food labeling guidance while collaborating with the development team to help the company maintain a “best in class” status.
• Assist in development of mandatory label requirements and compliance with all label related claims.
• Participate in team development of new product names, claims, and solutions to continue a creative brand and product offering.
• Provide answers to label compliance related questions and issues.
• Assist in the constant improvement of labeling systems, processes, content, and oversight while maintaining consistency and agility.
• Assist in developing, testing, and updating appropriate food labeling policies and procedures as needed.
• Maintain professional knowledge and keep up to-date with current labeling regulations and trends by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Responsible for the maintenance of a database to track label change history.

Qualifications

• BS is Food Science, Nutrition or related fields (a combination of education and/or experience will be taken into consideration).
• Minimum 5 years of food industry experience in labeling and or regulatory affairs.
• Knowledge of food product development.
• Understanding of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to labeling (Title 21 and Title 9) along with knowledge of regulatory processes pertaining to labeling.
• Understanding of food safety and allergens.
• Additional experience with Ready To Eat Foods is a plus.

JOB SKILLS / BEHAVIOR

• Strong working knowledge with the ability to interpret USDA‘s and FDA’s CFR with respect to food label regulations and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and priorities with multiple departments and teams.
• Ability to share knowledge and mentor others within the team.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• High attention to detail.
• Self-motivator.
• Ability to travel as needed.

DECISION MAKING

• Ability to provide creative solutions.

For more information, please contact Liz Pereira at lizp@foodscience.com or (954) 428-3888

All Applicants must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.