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The Coca-Cola Company Snr. Regulatory Manager in Whitestone, New York
BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where brand builders work together with the goal of becoming innovative game-changers in the world of sports and active hydration. Extreme passion and teamwork are the essentials of being a successful member of the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition team - which consists of BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands. BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition exudes an entrepreneurial culture backed by the resources and insights of one of the world's most iconic companies , The Coca-Cola Company , which acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. This unique environment gives employees the ability to move quickly, exceed expectations, develop valuable relationships, and have fun while we work to achieve our goal of becoming #1 in Sports Hydration.
The Senior Regulatory Manger, develops, improves, and drives compliance to all Regulatory and Supplier Quality requirements at BODYARMOR. This person will be a strong leader who works well cross functionally to assure Regulations in the country of sale are applied and complied to at the design phase of Innovation through to first production and in-market. This resource will lead the assessment, approval and ongoing improvement of suppliers and the assessment and approval of all raw and packaging materials.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regulatory
Lead and drive compliance to the BODYARMOR Regulatory program end to end
Develop, document, and lead the implementation of the BODYARMOR Regulatory requirements through policy and procedure
Develop and approve all labels including Nutritional Facts Panels (NFP's) and Ingredient Statements in compliance to FDA regulations and BODYARMOR standards
Evaluate, substantiate, and approve all product claims
Lead the state water label registration and licensing
Keep up to date on all new and relevant emerging Industry Regulations and develop plans for implementation and or/mitigation
Supplier Quality:
Lead the BODYARMOR Supplier Quality program end to end
Develop, document, and lead the implementation of the BODYARMOR Supplier Quality requirements through policy and procedure
Assess and approve all new suppliers
Lead Quality and Food Safety audits of all suppliers
Drive and lead supplier, and raws and packs performance improvement activities
Review and approve all new raw materials and packaging
Lead the microbiological, food fraud, and FSVP assessments and mitigations on materials and suppliers
Review and approve finished product specifications
Lead the product certifications programs including Kosher and NSF for sport
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in science or a related discipline is required, Masters preferred
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred
5 to 7 yrs. in a similar Regulatory role
Working knowledge of Regulations including FDA, USDA, EPA, and state and local
Experience in International Regulations desired
Supplier quality management experience desired
Genesis experience in developing product labeling required
PCQI, HACCP certified with experience in developing, writing, and implementing plans
Ability to author reports clearly and concisely and in a timely manner
Manager of Quality and Organizational excellence or similar certification desired
Skills:
Product Development; Chemistry; Leadership; Continual Improvement Process; Sustainability; Environmental Science; Microbiology Testing; Researching; organization; Project Management; Food Sciences; Food Technology; Communication; Food Safety and Sanitation; Laboratory Testing; Data Compilation; Quality Control (QC); Green Solutions; Sensory Testing
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.