Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services Specialist

Date: Dec 10, 2025

Location: Hiram, OH, US, 44234-1806

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Specialist of Regulatory, Compliance, and Technical Services is responsible for executing product, label, claims, and packaging compliance tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance (Food, Packaging & Labeling)
•    Basic understanding of FDA/CFIA/USDA, labeling rules, dairy standards, and packaging compliance.
•    Review and approve product labels, artwork, and packaging claims to ensure full compliance with ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, allergen statements, and country-of-origin requirements. 
•    Prepare regulatory documentation including product specifications, statements of compliance, technical data sheets, and certificates for both domestic and export business. 
•    Monitor domestic and international regulatory changes affecting cheese, dairy ingredients, and food packaging materials.
•    Collaborate with and provide regulatory support to cross-functional partners during innovation, renovation and customer driven projects. 

Technical Services & Product Support
•    Support customer relationships as related to regulations, claims, and product compliance communication. 
•    Provide technical and compliance support related to finished product attributes by way of customer portals and customer/consumer inquiries.
•    Assist in supplier raw material qualification, including reviewing supplier certifications and material compliance documents.  
•    Actively collaborate with subject matter experts throughout the broader Food Safety, Quality, & Risk Management network to ensure a cohesive, unified approach.
•    Support any regulatory initiative, including the creation, development, and maintenance of technical ingredient / nutritional specification, data libraries, portals, and archives.
•    Actively contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Documentation & Quality Systems
•    Contribute effectively to the foundation of the Regulatory team by maintaining compliance tools, policies, and procedures. 

Training & Cross-Functional Leadership
•    Support cross-functional project teams for regulatory updates, packaging transitions, and technical troubleshooting.
•    Working knowledge; follows established procedures, receives training; may help peers. 
•    GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to company safety policies and procedures.
•    GLC employees are responsible to ensure products are produced in a manner that exceeds the food safety, quality and value expectation of our customers / consumers.
•    All GLC employees adhere to company Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
•    Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or Biology 
•    Energetic, creative, positive and independent thinker with high level of integrity. 
•    Skilled in data analysis, specifications management, packaging/labeling validation, and system optimization.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
•    High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 
•    Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
•    Proficient in MS Office, product life cycle management, compliance and regulatory software solutions such as Genesis and SAP.
•    Ability to travel up 25%. 
•    Ability to work in the US without sponsorship. 

Preferred Education and Experience

•    1-2 years of direct regulatory experience in the food industry, with exposure to food manufacturing operations.

Working Conditions

• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Work is mainly performed in an office setting, with some time spent in a manufacturing environment

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.