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Job Purpose/Summary:
This position is responsible for leading a team of Product & Labeling Data Analysts on behalf of Regulatory and Data Management. This position requires knowledge of the biological, physical, and engineering sciences that make possible safe and wholesome food products; of food industry facilities, methods, processes, equipment capabilities and limitations; and of relevant laws, regulations, and governmental oversight. This position is responsible for involvement with the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data within the data-based applications and business systems for the internal/external users of the portfolio of the Product Development Management (PDM) systems used across the Enterprise. The Regulatory or Data Manager will have responsibility for accurately leading the Regulatory or Data Analysts in planning, organizing, and carrying out all assignments; resolving almost all technical problems; and coordination the work with other managers. The Regulatory Manager serves as a regulatory advisor to FSQA leadership and supported Business Units for basic regulatory interactions, but also provides compliancy resolution in critical situations. The person in this position will have a strong working knowledge of packaging, ingredients, product formulation, and operational processing to support innovative product development. This position is thoroughly knowledgeable in all aspects of USDA/FDA packaging regulations, governmental agency work streams, and/or product specification systems. The Data Manager performs duties with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement to perform responsible work of considerable difficulty requiring somewhat extended professional and technical training and experience which has demonstrated important attainments and marked capacity for independent work. Additionally, the Regulatory or Data Manager needs to have knowledge of, and skill in, applying network principles and concepts; systems administration methods and procedures; customer support principles; IT security principles; troubleshooting methods; and utilize communication methods and techniques in providing guidance to our internal/external customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with Marketing, PMO team, FSQA, Technical Services, and R&D technologists
- Assist Sales/Marketing, PMO team, FSQA, R & D technologists and Operations to ensure the accuracy of the Pack Database/FMPR/GSM/NPD/MRS data for approximately 18 production locations (company owned), multiple co-manufacturers, and over 8,000 product codes
- Partner with Business Units, Insights/Innovation, R&D technologists, and Packaging/Graphics Services to attain speed to market
- Responsible for assuring all projects are completed, including documentation and protection of proprietary information and intellectual property
- Provide guidance and interpretation of current and new regulatory rules and directives to all Business Units
- Knowledgeable in the political issues that could affect the package design or package approval given by governmental agencies and communicate to our Business partners
- Use effective communication skills, when needed, at the local, state, or federal governmental level when providing updates on Company initiatives or handling critical regulatory issues
- Partner with Business Units, Insights/Innovation, R&D technologists, and Graphics Services in the development of new packaging platforms to support product innovation
- When directed, attend trade shows, industry meetings, and collaborative regulatory conferences to communicate strategic consumer insights to our business partners
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and ensure the growth plan of all direct reports
Requirements:
- Previous experience with USDA and FDA regulations
- Proficient algebraic knowledge to complete documentation for regulatory compliance, product specification formulations, and provide necessary guidance for packaging claims
- Organization of critical data through specific Product Data Management (PDM) workflows, critical thinking around formulations, and product processing requirements is necessary to ensure operational and regulatory compliances are met
- Demonstrates effectiveness in providing regulatory guidance that will lead to opportunities in innovation, growth, and profitability
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills within area of responsibility and adjacent technology areas
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in related field of study is preferred
Experience:
- 2+ years relevant experience with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD
- 4+ years relevant experience with no degree
Computer Skills:
- Requires strong PC skills including Microsoft Office, project management system(s), graphic management system(s) and all other web-based discipline specific systems
Communication Skills:
- Requires robust collaboratory and relational ability to work cross-functionally across the enterprise, with external customers and consultants
- Positive customer service and a team approach are required
Special Skills:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required. Strong time-management and organizational skills needed
Supervisory:
- May have 1+ reports consisting Regulatory and/or Data Analysts
Location:
- Springdale, Arkansas (onsite)
Travel:
- 3+ Trips Per Year
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
A Shift (United States of America)
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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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