Regulatory Specialist
At Inovata Foods, we're more than just a food manufacturing company—we're a team united by our purpose: Creating wholesome and convenient meals that bring families and friends together. Combining the stability of a large organization with the personal touch of a family business, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact. As a trusted partner to over 30 of North America's largest retailers, we're committed to excellence in every product we deliver.
We are excited to invite a Regulatory Specialist to join our corporate Food Safety & Quality team. Inovata Foods is on an ambitious journey to establish an industry-leading reputation for quality. We are investing in our team, technology, and processes to ensure that we meet and exceed our goals. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to contribute your expertise in food science and nutrition as we embark on this transformative path.
This role is a unique opportunity, offering you the chance to work with several different aspects of regulatory as well as quality.
Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Director, this role collaborates closely with R&D, Quality, Production and Warehouse teams.
What You'll Do:
- Support Department Workflow: Complete regulatory and quality related tasks as needed such as risk assessments for product consistency and adherence to legal aspects such as nutritional and ingredient requirements. Ensure the Supply Management Matrix is current, and the status of our suppliers meets the requirements set out by the Company for excellence. Reviews and responds to Supplier Non-Conformance corrective actions and trends the supplier response data by facility and yearly analysis of supplier performance.
- Elevate Standards: Create new Visual Quality Standards (VQS) to meet the requirements of our customers, best representing the expected quality of finished goods produced in both facilities. Maintain the BoM in our ERP system for material accuracy and availability.
- Collaborate for Success: Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Quality and Operation teams by maintaining current formulations, packaging requirements and updates to the formulations ensuring regulatory compliance to label and nutrition.
- Build Partnerships: Work with our Purchasing department and our packaging suppliers to ensure that the materials used to produce finished packaging meet the sustainability requirements that are required by our customers as they strive to meet their sustainability goals.
- Empower through Training: Assist with the Company's sensory program to train panelists and provide sensory assistance as required with Quality and Production.
- Innovate and Adapt: Keep abreast of the Canadian and US regulatory environment such as the CFIA, US FDA and USDA. Have a basic understanding of SQF requirements to ensure compliance to the current SQF code.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Food Science, or a related field.
- Must possess above-average computer skills including knowledge of the ESHA (Genesis) program.
- Must possess a thorough understanding and working knowledge of Quality, Sensory and Production.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across departments.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience. Ranging from $65k+.
- Immediate participation in Inovata Foods Bonus Program.
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan, in addition to the 20% bonus program, with Desjardin after one year.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability insurance available upon hire.
- Three weeks' vacation to start, plus five personal days annually.
- Annual footwear allowance and a supportive work environment focused on your success.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts families and communities
Your Opportunity to Make an Impact
Joining Inovata Foods means becoming a part of a company that values respect, engagement, courage, integrity, passion, and excellence. We're looking for an employee who shares our vision and wants to make a difference—not only in the quality of our products but also in the culture of our plant and the lives of our team members.
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Inovata Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Inovata Foods does not use AI to screen resumes or at any stage of the hiring process.
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