REGULATORY SPECIALIST

Welcome to Clyde’s Donuts!

Over a century ago, the Bickford family took ownership of Clyde’s Delicious Donuts. Since 1920, our company has grown to become a beloved name, known for our innovative and high-quality donuts that delight taste buds of all ages. Today, Clyde’s is a thriving, high growth, 4^th generation family-owned food manufacturer and a leading national supplier of donuts to the largest global retailers in mass grocery, convenience stores, and food service. Our Company is financially strong with a consistent track record of stability and growth under the careful leadership of the Bickford family. We invite you to consider a career with our special company.

This position will be 100% - Onsite

Local Candidates will be given priority.

Summary of Position

The Regulatory Specialist will work on the creation of product labels and product communications, documentation, and regulatory related activities as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create FDA-compliant food product labels, incorporating ingredient statements, nutrition facts panels, and allergen statements with proficiency in retail food regulation and guidance
• Review and approve label artwork with a high degree of accuracy, including graphics, formatting, text, and grammar
• Maintain product nutrition and ingredient information, including supporting documents from suppliers
• Identify labeling issues and communicate with the appropriate teams
• Support the Sales/Customer Service teams with inquiries related to products and ingredients
• Provide suppliers and customers with regulatory information through their online portals
• Review product formulas and raw materials for compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist with the development of product specifications
• Contribute to product related communications with regulatory and nutrition insights
• Assist with the implementation of programs, policies, SOPs, and practices to ensure products comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with multiple functions and support innovation projects
• Participate in GFSI and customer audits
• Complies with all Food Safety Requirements including GMPs when in production areas and reports all food safety or quality issues to the production supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in food science or related discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience in the food industry preferred
• Strong analytical abilities, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Proven Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals
• Ability to interpret and implement regulations and guidance documents
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office required documentation management systems a plus
• Results-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical and attention to detail is critical
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams and customers

Desired Personal Traits

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic who operates with a sense of urgency.
• Upbeat, calm, and a steady demeanor working with people in fast paced environments.
• Enthusiastic about safety, quality and the customer experience.
• Principled, honest, and ethical
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Collaborative with both the desire and ability to lead, train and mentor employees.

We Offer

Target compensation estimates are provided in good faith at the time of job posting. Job offers may vary based on the candidate’s education, certifications, job-related knowledge, skill, experience, geographic location, shift, and internal equity. Clyde’s may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• Base salary range: $62,000-$83,000
• Position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical plan options including HMO, PPO and HDHP with H.S.A
• Dental Plan. Two plan options.
• Vision plan.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans (Company paid).
• Group term life and AD&D insurance (Company Paid).
• Voluntary insurance plans Including life, AD&D, accident, and critical illness.
• Generous paid time off benefits and 7 holidays.
• 401(k) plan including 4% matching contribution and immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Various leaves of absence programs for life’s emergencies.
• Clean, modern, and safe facilities.
• Company-provided uniforms and an annual safety shoe subsidy.

Sponsorship Not Available

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Clyde’s Donuts.

Work Environment and Job Physical Demands

These conditions are common to individuals working in the plant environment.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to extreme hot conditions on such equipment as operating fryers and extreme cold conditions such as blast spiral freezers.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
• Standing and walking on slippery floors.
• Working in close proximity to equipment and other employees.
• Lifting of up to 50 pounds and movement of equipment.

Clyde’s Donuts is proud to be an equal opportunity/ reasonable accommodation employer.