Role & Responsibilities:
- Function independently as a decision-maker on labeling regulatory issues and ensure that deadlines are met.
- Have a strong authority network. Maintain contacts and cooperate with industry associations and key government agencies such as SENASICA, COFEPRIS, etc. to ensure compliance with audit and certification requirements.
- Review and approve all new and revised artwork for technical and grammatical accuracy to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. Perform a risk assessment evaluation on product and labeling compliance once hired and implement changes as needed.
- Communicate with customers and the internal partners to ensure that all label changes are accurately incorporated in final artwork.
- Review acceptability and regulatory status of new and revised product development formulas to ensure market compliance.
- Develop accurate nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements utilizing PLM software.
- Stay abreast of local and international regulations by understanding the existing and emerging regulations related to formulations and packaging.
- Communicate non-compliances to the leadership and suggest corrective actions.
- Provide the company with export regulatory direction for both internal and external customers including researching and analyzing information to develop and implement effective compliance policies and procedures. Serve as a channel for resolution on compliance issues
- Research and analyze government rules and regulations and related to supporting documentation and ensure company compliance. Responsible for ensuring company has the most up-to-date documentation to support country requirements.
- Coordinate supporting materials to assist on annual Certifications and claims from customers or authorities
- Complete all plant and product registrations based on country requirements.
- Prepare and maintain manuals that outline the requirements for Company compliance to those who directly engage in import and export activities.
- Changed to critical for selection and include the need to bring authority network
- Included this part to perform a risk assessment on labeling and product compliance
- Changed to critical for selection
Key Ingredients:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field
- 3-5 experience in labeling, food regulatory affairs, or export compliance required, food industry experience preferred.
- Spanish and English fluency required
- Experience working in the international segment and understanding of country laws, requirements, and application in product exports
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, & PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Optiva PLM or similar system
- Ability to accurately read and interpret regulations (local, state, federal, international)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
- Attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility with changing priorities
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills of complex situations
- Strong sense of urgency
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field
- 3-5 years experience in labeling, food regulatory affairs, or export compliance
- Food industry experience
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Experience working in international exports and understanding of country regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Optiva PLM or similar PLM system
- Ability to accurately read and interpret local, state, federal, and international regulations
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility with changing priorities
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills for complex situations
- Strong sense of urgency
- Established authority network and contacts with regulatory agencies (e.g., SENASICA, COFEPRIS)
- Experience developing nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements using PLM software
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
Schreiber Foods Insights
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
