Regulatory Compliance Manager

Regulatory Compliance Manager

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

Opportunity Overview

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Regulatory Compliance Manager to be based on site at our London, Ontario facility.  This individual is responsible for regulatory compliance by ensuring all packaging, specifications, and labeling meets regulatory requirements for the country of sale. This individual is also responsible for reviewing raw materials to determine if they meet regulatory requirements while also supporting the supplier complaint process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain ingredient declarations and nutrition fact tables/panels for products to ensure compliance with regulations for the country of sale.
• Create and maintain formulation and nutrient values within Genesis R&D Software Program.
• Participate in label reviews and the artwork approval process.
• Support the launch of new products by completing regulatory reviews, customer documentation, and nutrition and ingredient information.
• Review raw material specifications, nutrition facts, and other regulatory documents to ensure compliance is met.
• Manage Master Case Label creation and file maintenance.
• Create and maintain information internal/external customer specifications and information in customer specification portals.
• Support GFSI, Kosher, Halal, and other certification programs and  regulatory audits.
• Communicate cross-functionally any current and emerging food labeling issues and related impacts to the business and provide risk-based regulatory reviews of label impacts due to emerging supply chain shortages.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or related science field
• At least 5 years of experience in Regulatory, Quality Assurance, or R&D within the food/bakery industry
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems including GFSI (e.g., SQF, FSC22000, HACCP, GMPs)
• Up-to-date knowledge of FDA/CFIA and other emerging market regulations, policies, and scientific knowledge to ensure labeling and claims requirements are being met
• Team player who can communicate cross-functionally to manage customer-driven requests and provide required technical documents, answers to questions, and support product development
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and nutrition software programs
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-directed, organized, able to meet deadlines, with strong problem-solving skills.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

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