Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading brandedfood companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’spassionate about innovation and growth.

Conagra offers choices for everyoccasion through iconic brands, such as Hunts, Aylmer, Marie Callender's,Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, VH Sauces, Pogo and Vlasic, and emerging brands,including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energizedand inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit http : / / www.conagrabrands.ca.

Conagra Brands est une des principales entreprisesd’aliments de marque en Amérique du Nord. Son histoire est jalonnée de grandssuccès alimentaires qui sont le fruit du travail d’une équipe passionnée parl’innovation et la croissance.

Conagra offre des choix pour toute occasiongrâce a des marques réputées comme Hunt’s, Aylmer, Marie Callender's, HealthyChoice, Slim Jim, les sauces VH, Pogo, Vlasic et des marques émergentes, dontAngie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein et Frontera.

Nous sommes très fiers d’avoir la culture la plus influente,la plus dynamique et la plus inclusive du secteur alimentaire.

Pour en savoirplus, visitez http : / / www.conagrabrands.ca.

Position Summary :

Provides assistanceacross the company in regulatory issues and opportunities. Helps to leadprojects, programs and / or processes to ensure regulatory compliance and toleverage regulatory opportunities to the benefit of Conagra Brands.

Workscross-functionally and communicates with all functional and operating groups onmatters relating to regulatory topics of importance to the enterprise.

Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic domesticregulatory initiatives for the company.

PositionResponsibilities

• Leads and collaborates with cross functional partners (Marketing, Sales, Quality, Finance, Operations and others) to ensure regulatory and labeling compliance to protect consumer health, company and brand reputation as well as shareholder value.
• Responsible for the development of mandatory label copy (MLC) which includes product name, weight statement, ingredient statement, allergen declaration, descriptions, kosher, nutrition facts panel and claims which meet local regulations and standard of identities.
• Review and approve product names, composition, descriptions, claims, and messaging on advertising to meet local regulatory requirements.
• Review all product related artwork to ensure it meets local food regulations and internal requirements.
• Provide business teams with answers to product and package labeling and compliance-related questions and creative compliance options.
• Collaborate in the process of obtaining and finalizing labels, temporary approvals and extensions in a timely fashion (including Health Canada / CFIA / USDA product approvals).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder to resolve regulatory and labeling concerns from art house, printer and private label customers, as required
• Participate in sharing up-to-date knowledge of current labeling and food product regulations to internal partners.
• Identifies opportunities to leverage regulations and give Conagra Brands a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Maintains appropriate International Labeling Services policies and procedures.

PositionQualifications :

• BS in Food Science, Nutrition or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of food industry regulatory experience.
• Solid working knowledge of Health Canada, CFIA and USDA regulations and requirements.
• Breadth of experience with different food formats.
• Good knowledge of food product development and processes.
• Good understanding of food safety and allergens.
• Ability to research regulatory issues and lead / influence resolution.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Detail oriented and self-motivator
• Ability to be persuasive, assertive while also being collaborative.
• Proactive and goal oriented in driving business growth.
• Proven ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, Adobe and SAP-PLM.
• Ability to work with multiple database systems and network efficiently to get information required to effectively complete tasks.

Last Updated : February 2024

Our ModernWorkplace :

Conagra’s cultureof collaboration enhances our ability to meet critical business goals, delivervalue to customers and consumers and provide you with the flexibility you needto achieve a better work-life balance.

We carefully consider each role and howoften each team member needs to collaborate in-person. This position requiresyou work from our Mississauga office 3 days a week.

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Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer andconsiders qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color,creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity andexpression, age, disability, or any other protected factor.

ConAgra Foods iscommitted to working with and providing accommodation to individuals withdisabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seekingemployment, please e-mail Canada.

[email protected]. We will make adetermination on your request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

A titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe del'égalité d'accès a l'emploi, Conagra Brand considère les candidats qui sontqualifiés pour les offres d'emplois sans égard a la race, la couleur, lescroyances religieuses, l'origine, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identitéde genre, la langue parlée, l'âge, le handicap ou tout autre facteurdiscriminatoire.

Conagra Brands s'engage a travailler et offrir desaccommodements aux individus ayant des handicaps. Si vous avez besoind'assistance ou si vous avez des besoins spécifiques pour votre emploi, vouspouvez transmettre votre demande par courriel aCanada.

[email protected]. Nous prendrons en considération votredemande d'accommodement au cas-par-cas.