Golden Platter Foods has been at the forefront of the frozen food industry, combining tradition with innovation to create products that families love. As a family-run business, we are passionate about quality and compliance, ensuring that every product we create meets the highest standards. Be part of a dynamic team that is committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Position Overview:

The Regulatory Compliance and Product Development Specialist ensures compliance with regulatory standards for packaging, labeling, and nutritional information, supports product development, manages costing and pricing, and collaborates cross-functionally to facilitate smooth product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all packaging meets legal and regulatory standards.
• Verify accurate labeling, ingredient statements, and nutritional information.
• Confirm compliance with USDA requirements and guidelines.

Product Development:

• Work with suppliers to obtain necessary product specs, documentation, and certifications.
• Follow up on pricing, availability, and quality of raw materials.
• Request and manage samples for new product development.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Test and compile verified heating instructions for new product development items.

Costing and Pricing:

• Calculate costs of new products, considering yields, ingredient costs, and production expenses.
• Analyze and understand yield impacts on overall product costing.
• Collaborate with the team to optimize recipes for cost and quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, marketing, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Facilitate communication between departments to ensure smooth product launches.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in regulatory compliance and product development.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance and product development within the food industry.
• In-depth knowledge of USDA guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in costing and pricing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with regulatory compliance software.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position based in Newark, NJ.
• Occasional travel to supplier locations may be required.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.