Certifications and Specifications Specialist at BC Forward in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Job Description:

Certifications and Specifications Specialist




BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Certifications and Specifications Specialist
- Onsite Job
for an opportunity in Minneapolis MN




Position Title:
Certifications and Specifications Specialist
- Onsite




Location: - Minneapolis MN - (Hybrid with ability to work onsite at least once per week)




Schedule: M-F (standard hours, full-time)




Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.




Expected Duration: 06 Months contract potential for extension




Job Type: Contract




Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).




Position Description



One of our globally recognized and industry leading clients is looking to bring on a Certifications and Specifications Specialist onto a full-time contract role.


The Certifications & Specifications Specialist will be responsible for supporting our team of Certifications Specialists 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.


The position will gather raw material information from internal and external resources to maintain paperwork for regulatory, third-party, and internal labeling substantiation requirements. The Specialist will work closely with Labeling & Regulatory Compliance team members to support project and business work.

The position could also assist with the creation of ingredient specifications in compliance with internal policies and FSMA requirements. The Ingredient Specifications team manages the creation of specifications and communication of changes to internal customers, as well as vendors.


This role collaborates with 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Labeling or related field
* 1-3 years of certifications and specifications experience (preferred)
* Experience writing technical specifications (preferred)
* Basic understanding of product commercialization process from product design to manufacturing
* Comfortable working with cross-functional teams
* Good interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively network face-to-face with business teams
* Good organizational skills
* Self-directed, motivated and good time management
* 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


Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231105 when responding to this ad.


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Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Inver Grove Heights, MN (Onsite)



Job Type

Admin - Clerical



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

11/11/2024