SUMMARY
The Label Compliance Specialist supports regulatory compliance for product labeling, ingredient statements, nutrition facts, claims, and formulations in alignment with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 101) and applicable certification standards. This role partners with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support compliant product development and commercialization while serving as a technical resource for labeling, claims, and ingredient compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Labeling & Claims Compliance
- Reviews and approves product labels to ensure compliance with FDA labeling regulations, including nutrition facts, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and required statements.
- Reviews and assesses on-pack and marketing claims (e.g., “natural,” “non-GMO,” “free from”) for regulatory and certification compliance.
- Supports the development, maintenance, and organization of claim substantiation documentation.
- Ensures label updates are completed accurately and within established timelines.
Ingredient & Formulation Compliance
- Reviews ingredients, formulations, and specifications for compliance with FDA regulations, GRAS status, food additive approvals, and customer requirements.
- Assesses supplier documentation and regulatory status of raw materials.
- Supports change management activities related to ingredient, formulation, or specification updates.
- Maintains ingredient and formulation compliance records and documentation.
Certification & Audit Support
- Ensures assigned products meet requirements for applicable certifications (e.g., Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal).
- Coordinates product-level documentation for certification bodies.
- Supports certification audits and tracks assigned corrective actions.
Regulatory Monitoring & Cross-Functional Support
- Monitors applicable domestic and international labeling regulations and supports awareness of emerging requirements.
- Collaborates with internal partners and external resources to identify and address labeling and formulation compliance risks.
- Provides regulatory guidance during product development, commercialization, and change implementation.
DIRECT REPORTS
This role does not have direct reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or another related field required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of food regulatory experience required.
- Experience supporting domestic and international food regulations, required.
- Experience working with product information and manufacturing systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, Genesis), required.
- Experience supporting certification or claim programs (e.g., Non-GMO, Kosher, Halal), preferred.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Judgment: Forms sound opinions and make solid decisions.
- Ethical: Acts with integrity and aligns behavior to organizational values.
- Quality Commitment: Consistently strives to meet high standards of excellence.
- Collaborative: Partners with others to realize better results.
- Customer Focused: Understands and responds effectively to stakeholder needs.
- Problem Solver: Identifies root causes and recommends effective solutions.
- Detail-oriented: Ensures accuracy and precision in work output.
- Organized: Structures work and information in a logical, efficient, manner.
- Prioritizes Effectively: Identifies and focuses on the most critical responsibilities.
CERTIFICATIONS
None.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WORK LOCATION
This role is expected to be onsite at our Pleasant View location in Plymouth, WI 3 days per week and may work remotely 2 days per week. Remote work must be performed within Wisconsin or another approved state in accordance with company policy.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional Travel (up to 10%) – Limited travel for training, meetings, or visits to other Sartori manufacturing facilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The role requires extended periods of sitting. The role may involve lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds. The role requires repetitive hand or arm movements and sustained use of hands or arms. The role requires the ability to see details at close range and communicate verbally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This role is primarily performed in an office or administrative environment. The work environment is generally quiet to moderate in noise level.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
