Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Rana Meal Solutions | Bartlett, IL

Department: Quality
Position Level: Entry-Level / Junior

Rana is an international Company present in over 60 countries, with a turnover close to $1.5 billion. Founded by Giovanni Rana in 1962, the Company has been led for over 35 years by Gian Luca Rana, CEO and pioneer of the internationalization project that has led the Group to become a leader worldwide in the production and marketing of fresh food products (filled and unfilled pasta, gnocchi, sauces and ready meals). Rana focuses its investments in the following areas: the creation of jobs (our workforce doubled in the last five years), the research and development, with the aim of offering Consumers delicious products made of the highest quality ingredients. The Rana Group has always made innovation its strength, both in the technological field (with the registration of dozens of product and process patents) and in communication.

As a family-owned Company, we are united by strong Values and the aspiration of building a better future for the next generations. Ethics and sustainability are the cornerstones of our sixty-two years of history, which have made our business healthy and constantly growing. Today, Rana has 8 factories (6 in Europe and 2 in the US) and is a large family of 3,500 People. The engines of our continued success will keep being innovation, internationalization, passion and constant search for excellence in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Labeling

• Support regulatory compliance activities, primarily related to USDA/FSIS requirements and applicable FDA regulations.
• Assist with the review of finished product labels, packaging artwork, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, nutrition information, and product claims.
• Support USDA/FSIS label approval and submission processes, as applicable.
• Assist with regulatory reviews associated with new products, reformulations, ingredient changes, and packaging modifications.
• Research applicable regulatory requirements and communicate findings to Regulatory leadership.

Finished Product Specifications & Documentation

• Create, update, and maintain finished product specifications.
• Collect and organize product formulations, ingredient information, nutritional data, and supporting regulatory documentation.
• Maintain accurate and current regulatory records, including documentation supporting labeling and regulatory decisions.
• Identify missing or outdated information and coordinate follow-up with internal departments.

Regulatory Systems & Customer Portals

• Maintain regulatory information within company databases, specification management systems, and customer portals.
• Complete customer regulatory questionnaires and documentation requests.
• Coordinate regulatory data updates associated with new products, reformulations, and packaging changes.
• Track outstanding regulatory requests and ensure timely completion.
• Support improvements to regulatory documentation and data management processes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Nutrition, Biology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs, food manufacturing, or a related field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of U.S. food labeling and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Genesis software or similar
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred

• Familiarity with USDA/FSIS labeling regulations and approval processes.
• Knowledge of ingredient declarations, allergens, nutrition labeling, and product claims.
• Experience maintaining finished product specifications and regulatory documentation.
• Familiarity with customer regulatory portals and electronic specification management systems.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organization and time management
• Regulatory documentation and data management
• Cross-functional communication
• Problem-solving and follow-through
• Willingness to learn and develop regulatory expertise

Other duties as assigned.