Regulatory Affairs Specialist- Food Packaging

Job Description

Regulatory Affairs Specialist- Food Packaging

Job Description

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist works with a team of regulatory and compliance professionals to coordinate projects, assess upcoming regulatory requirements, and advise cross functional team members. This position is hybrid for applicants within a 1 hour driving radius to Lancaster, PA, and open to remote.

This role will also work closely with Clark’s Procurement division, which procures both private label and branded products for our various distribution channels (industry leading Ecommerce platform WebstaurantStore.com, The Restaurant Stores, Clark National Accounts, Clark Food Service Equipment, and 11400, Inc.). In 2023, we reached $3.6B in sales from a catalog of 450K+ SKUs. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of food packaging and food contact products including paper, plastic, plant based and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and map state and federal regulations around plastics, foam, recycling initiatives and more
• Interpret regulations and determine scope for suppliers, producers, manufacturers and sellers
• Create and present briefings for leadership
• Identify and understand requirements for relevant 3rd party standards
• Build resources and references for compliance activities
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on sustainability related attributes including biodegradability, recyclability, and PCR
• Map processes and procedures to identify opportunities for efficiency
• Review and approve labeling, marketing materials, and promotional content for regulatory compliance
• Drive long-term projects to milestones and manage progress
• Own product documentation including organization, timing for updates, auditing completeness
• Additional projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as chemistry, supply chain management or business preferred
• Five+ years related professional experience
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Bring a familiarity with various polymers and substrates to the role
• Proficiency with MS Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex concepts in a simple and concise way to ensure ease of understanding
• Experience with food packaging or chemicals desired
  
  

Who We Are

Clark Associates is the largest food service equipment and supplies dealer in the country and has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania’s fastest growing companies! We credit our success to hiring only the very best talent and keeping a strong focus on company culture, and employee engagement and development. People are at the core of everything we do. If you’re looking for a career, and not just a job, Clark Associates is the right fit for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package and yearly performance bonus
• Great benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401k with company match, generous PTO, paid maternity and parental leave and more
• Support for career growth including professional development and leadership courses, ongoing education and trainings, mentorships, company library and more
• Flexible hours and hybrid-friendly for those within a 1-hour driving radius. Our hybrid option generally consists of a combination of weekly in-office and work from home days.
• Dog-friendly Office
  
  

Hiring Process

• Please submit your resume
• If your application matches the qualities we’re looking for in an employee, you will receive a request for an interview
  
  

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.