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HomeTown Food Company

REGULATORY SPECIALIST

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Maintains TraceGains data and specifications to support FDA and USDA label compliance requirements. * Independently develops and validates the technical label copy through application of FDA and USDA ...

HomeTown Food Company

REGULATORY SPECIALIST

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Maintains TraceGains data and specifications to support FDA and USDA label compliance requirements. * Independently develops and validates the technical label copy through application of FDA and USDA ...

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Westrock Coffee

Compliance Specialist

Concord, NC · On-site

Manages supplier compliance by managing TraceGains system and communicating Westrock Coffee's quality requirements to Suppliers and ensure compliance. * Helps manage and track customer complaints and ...

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Meiji America

Regulatory Specialist (On-site)

York, PA · On-site

Maintain records of vendor information and raw material specifications using the TraceGains network. * Act as member of the Supplier Quality Team. * Perform audits of supplier documentation and ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for tracegains in the United States is $73,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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In a TraceGains administrative or analyst position, you will be responsible for managing supplier documentation, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, and monitoring quality performance using the TraceGains platform. Your daily activities may include coordinating with suppliers to collect necessary certifications, uploading and verifying important food safety or quality documents, and generating compliance reports for management and regulatory bodies. You will often collaborate with procurement, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs teams to streamline processes and maintain up-to-date records. This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate efficiently with both internal and external stakeholders. As you gain experience, there may be opportunities to specialize further or progress into supervisory or quality management positions.

What is a TraceGains job?

A TraceGains job typically involves working with TraceGains, a supply chain and quality management software platform used by food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies. Employees in these roles may focus on software implementation, customer support, regulatory compliance, or data management. Responsibilities often include helping businesses streamline their processes, ensure compliance, and improve supplier collaboration using the TraceGains platform.

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To thrive in a TraceGains Administrator or Analyst role, you need a strong background in supply chain management, quality assurance, and data analysis, often supported by a related degree or industry experience. Familiarity with the TraceGains platform, including supplier management modules, document control, and compliance tracking features, is highly valuable, as are certifications in food safety or quality systems. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers are key soft skills. These abilities ensure accurate data management, enable compliance with regulations, and support efficient collaboration across the supply chain.

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REGULATORY SPECIALIST

REGULATORY SPECIALIST

HomeTown Food Company

Chicago, IL • On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Hometown Food Company, based in Chicago, IL, was formed by Brynwood Partners in August 2018 to acquire a portfolio of brands from The J.M. Smucker Company. The portfolio includes the exclusive U.S. rights to the iconic Pillsbury® brand’s shelf-stable baking products, including Funfetti, along with Hungry Jack®, White Lily®, Jim Dandy® and Martha White® brands. Pillsbury®, Funfetti and Hungry Jack® are leading national brands in the shelf-stable baking and breakfast categories and White Lily®, Jim Dandy® and Martha White® are regional brands known for flour, corn meal and grits. Categories include baking mixes (cake, brownie, cookies, muffins, etc.) ready-to-spread frostings, pancake and waffle mixes, breakfast syrup, and baking ingredients. Subsequent acquisitions include Birch Benders Pancake Mix and Frozen Waffles, DeWaffelbakkers Frozen Pancakes, and Chef Boyardee Shelf Stable Meals.


Hometown manufactures most of its products from its 650,000 square foot facility in Toledo, OH where the company employs 255 full-time employees. For more information on Hometown, please visit www.hometownfoodcompany.com For more information on Brynwood Partners, please visit www.brynwoodpartners.com

Position Overview:

The Regulatory Specialist will be joining a private equity backed growth business with iconic brands, strong retail presence, and outstanding manufacturing capabilities. This role will be approximately 60% regulatory and 40% systems and documentation support. The Regulatory Specialist is responsible for labeling, nutrition, and technical accuracy of product labels. This role also supports product development documentation and PLM system management, including specification creation and maintenance within TraceGains.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining ingredient and finished product specification, supporting cross-functional documentation needs, maintaining product development records and preparing competitive benchmarking analyses related to claims, nutrition, directions and product positioning.

Hometown Food Company is accelerating innovation across all categories including baking, breakfast, and canned foods, creating opportunities for disruption and differentiation in the market. This position is based at the company’s headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, and is required to be in the office 5 days a week to support strong day-to-day collaboration across cross-functional teams.


Responsibilities:

  • The Regulatory Specialist works closely with Food Scientists, Marketing, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, and Quality teams, while providing support to additional cross-functional teams as needed.
  • Provides nutritional, labeling, and regulatory expertise to support business objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance and responsible marketing practices.
  • Maintains foundational knowledge of raw materials, ingredient functionality, standard of identity, and nutrition principles as they relate to labeling and product development.
  • Maintains TraceGains data and specifications to support FDA and USDA label compliance requirements.
  • Independently develops and validates the technical label copy through application of FDA and USDA regulations and the standards and principles of nutrition and food science.
  • Independently reviews and substantiates product claims and provides regulatory guidance to the organization.
  • Reviews and approves label art files in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Stays current on FDA and USDA regulations and assess potential impacts to product labeling across the portfolio.
  • Provides technical guidance in response to product-related consumer inquiries, as needed.
  • Identifies and implements opportunities for continuous improvements related to labeling, regulatory compliance, nutrition, and team operations.
  • Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated training material.
  • Supports the development and growth of internal regulatory team capabilities.
  • Provides regulatory and technical input throughout all phases of new product development, from concept through commercialization.
  • Leads assigned product development projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Leads or supports the planning, execution and reporting of plant trials and product validations for new products and reformulations.
  • Files and maintains product development related documentation.
  • Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Travel as requested up to 20% as needed


Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Engineering or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience within a food manufacturer environment, including at least 3 years applying government labeling regulations within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CGP) company.

Strong knowledge of FDA food labeling regulations and comfort with regulatory interpretation.

Strong knowledge or USDA food labeling regulations and labeling approval procedures.

Experience supporting export compliance requirements, including Canada and Mexico.

Experience with TraceGains, ESHA Genesis or similar food labeling program, SAP, Microsoft Office suite, label review software (Dragonfly or similar), SharePoint, and knowledge of PLM system

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within a regulatory, labeling or product development environment.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Personal Characteristics:

  • Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgement, ethical values, and strong collaboration skills within Regulatory and the cross-functional teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Great attitude and drive: Ability to roll up sleeves and get things done.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage ambiguity.
  • Passion for food and innovation.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.