Certifications Specifications Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a Minnesota company who manufactures and markets many branded consumer products. Their history dates to back the mid 1800's.
 
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your skills and knowledge our client has an opportunity for a Certifications & Specifications Specialist. 
 
In this role you will be responsible for: 
 
 
Supporting the team to develop, maintain and assure the third-party compliance of product certification information, including -Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO Project, Fair Trade, RSPO, and Paleo
 
Gathering raw material information from internal and external resources to maintain paperwork for regulatory, third-party, and internal labeling substantiation requirements
 
Work closely w/ Labeling & Regulatory Compliance team members to support project and business work
 
May assist with the creation of ingredient specifications in compliance with internal policies and requirements. (The Ingredient Specifications team manages the creation of specifications and communication of changes to internal customers, as well as vendors)
 
Collaborate w/ cross-functional partners (Ingredient Specifications, Finished Product Specifications, R&D, Sourcing, Labeling, etc.) to ensure all the right documentation and information is collected to comply with food safety, regulatory and labeling requirements.
 
 
  
 
Salary: $30-$35/ hr (long term contract)
 
Schedule: "hybrid", Mon-Fri, FT, 40 hrs (work "onsite" one day a week)
 
Benefits: Health Insurance available (Medical / Dental / Vision)
 
  
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
Bachelor's Degree - Food Science, Nutrition, Labeling or related field     Required!
 
1-3 years of certifications and specifications experience     Preferred!
 
Previous experience writing technical specifications     Preferred!
 
Basic understanding of product commercialization process from product design to manufacturing
 
Collaborative Team Player
 
Comfortable working w/ cross-functional teams
 
Skills to be successful - good interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, self-directed, self-motivated and good time management skills
 
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, providing input on end-to-end timelines of projects on assigned platform
 
Ability to prioritize what's important and take action
 
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, Office 365, and SharePoint
 
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
 
The position is subject to passing a background check ad drug screen
 
 
  
 
Keywords: food science, Nutrition, labeling, labels, certifications, specifications, food industry, food scientist, technical writing, packaging, laboratory, manufacturing, product commercialization process, product designs, packaging designs, process engineering, technician, food products, laboratory, food testing 
 
  
 
"By applying to this position, you are confirming that you understand the requirements needed for this position, and further confirm that you possess the necessary skills and requirements, as outlined above".