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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Senior Specialist, Emerging Regulations

Job Location: Chicago

Want to make an impact?

The Senior Emerging Regulations Specialist will proactively monitor and engage with evolving trends and regulations in
the confectionery, fruit snacks, and dietary supplement sectors across various regions, including but not limited to the
Europe, APAC (Asia-Pacific), North America, and LATAM. This role will involve conducting research and identifying
potential risks to Ferrara globally for food and food contact materials. Reporting to the Regulatory Expert, this role is
essential for fostering cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Legal, Government Affairs, Product Development,
Marketing, Quality, and International.

Ways you will make a difference

• Actively monitor and stay informed about emerging trends and regulations through participation in industry-led
working groups, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations
• Analyze and interpret complex international regulatory documents to understand their implications to Ferrara
products related to confectionery, fruit snacks, dietary supplements, and food contact materials.
• Propose strategies on future planning to minimize risks and ensure continued regulatory compliance with
minimal unexpected impact on business and consumer safety.
• Implement and strategize continuous improvement processes to enhance and elevate information presented to
stakeholders.
• Educate regulatory specialists, marketing, research & development, corporate quality, legal, operations, plant
quality and senior leadership on current and emerging regulations by providing guidance and training. Providing
support to other teams as necessary.
• Establish and maintain SOPs to ensure compliance to all state, federal and international regulations.
• Partner with plant quality teams to streamline procedures that adhere to Ferrara regulatory standards.
• Responsible for defining the scope and leading new regulation compliance projects to ensure compliance across
the global portfolio.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned (Occasional travel for team meetings, trainings, and
manufacturing plant visits)
• Maintains high level of professionalism in all interactions within team as well as with cross-functional teams.
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned (special projects may require travel to manufacturing locati
ons).

Skills that will make you successful

• Knowledge of international food law and regulations and comfort with regulatory interpretation
o China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, etc.
• Basic understanding of quality requirements during new product development stages
• Ability to handle complexity, multiple projects and requests, and short timelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong drive for results and ability to bring projects to completion
• Good judgment, decisiveness, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, accurate and excellent record keeping skills
• Excels with ambiguity and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership
• Significant experience working cross-functionally in a regulatory or labeling environment
• Computer software skills to include Word, Excel, and Regulatory specific systems

Experiences that will support your success

• B.S. Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, the Sciences, Engineering or related field is required
• >7 years’ experience in food industry required
• >7 years’ experience within Regulatory, Quality, or Research and Development, CPG industry preferred
• HACCP certification preferred
• FSMA PCQI and GFSI (ISO, BRC or SQF) certifications preferred

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.