Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Hunts, Aylmer, Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, VH Sauces, Pogo and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.ca.

Conagra Brands est une des principales entreprises d’aliments de marque en Amérique du Nord. Son histoire est jalonnée de grands succès alimentaires qui sont le fruit du travail d’une équipe passionnée par l’innovation et la croissance. Conagra offre des choix pour toute occasion grâce à des marques réputées comme Hunt’s, Aylmer, Marie Callender's, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, les sauces VH, Pogo, Vlasic et des marques émergentes, dont Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein et Frontera.

Nous sommes très fiers d’avoir la culture la plus influente, la plus dynamique et la plus inclusive du secteur alimentaire. Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.conagrabrands.ca.

Job Summary

Provides assistance across the company in regulatory issues and opportunities. Helps to lead projects, programs and/or processes to ensure regulatory compliance and to leverage regulatory opportunities to the benefit of ConAgra Foods. Works cross-functionally and communicates with all functional and operating groups on matters relating to regulatory topics of importance to the enterprise. Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic domestic and international regulatory initiatives for the company.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads and collaborates with cross functional partners (Marketing, Sales, Quality, Finance, Operations and others) to ensure regulatory and labeling compliance to protect consumer health, company and brand reputation as well as shareholder value.
• Responsible for the development of mandatory label copy (MLC) which includes product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, descriptions, kosher, nutrition facts panel and claims which meet local regulations and standard of identities.
• Review and approve product names, composition, descriptions, claims, and messaging on advertising to meet local regulatory requirements.
• Review all product related artwork to ensure it meets local food regulations and internal requirements.
• Provide business teams with answers to product and package labeling and compliance-related questions and creative compliance options.
• Collaborate in the process of obtaining and finalizing labels, temporary approvals and extensions in a timely fashion (including Health Canada/CFIA/USDA product approvals).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder to resolve regulatory and labeling concerns from art house, printer and private label customers, as required
• Participate in sharing up-to-date knowledge of current labeling and food product regulations to internal partners.
• Identifies opportunities to leverage regulations and give Conagra Brands a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Maintain appropriate International Labeling Services policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Position Qualifications

• BS in Food Science, Nutrition or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of food industry regulatory experience.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and requirements.
• Ability to research regulatory issues and lead/influence resolution.
• Ability to be persuasive, assertive while also being collaborative.
• Proactive and goal oriented in driving business growth.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good knowledge of food product development and processes.
• Good understanding of food safety and allergens.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, Adobe and SAP-PLM.
• Excellent relationships skills.
• Detail oriented, highly self-motivated, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
  
  
  

Our Modern Workplace

Conagra’s culture of collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals, deliver value to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you need to achieve a better work-life balance. We carefully consider each role and how often each team member needs to collaborate in person. This position requires you to work from our Mississauga office 3 days a week.

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Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or any other protected factor. ConAgra Foods is committed to working with and providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

À titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi, Conagra Brands considère les postulants qualifiés pour les offres d'emplois sans égard à la race, la couleur, les croyances religieuses, l'origine, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité de genre, la langue parlée, l'âge, le handicap ou tout autre facteur discriminatoire. Conagra Brands s'engage à travailler et offrir des accommodements aux individus ayant des handicaps. Si vous avez besoin d'assistance ou si vous avez des besoins spécifiques pour votre emploi, vous pouvez transmettre votre demande par courriel à [email protected]. Nous prendrons en considération votre demande d'accommodement au cas-par-cas.