Product Information Specialist

Azuma Foods International is a company that has 30 years of experience in delivering quality traditional Japanese cuisine to clients around the world. AFI maintains a commitment to the highest quality product, customer satisfaction, and a safe work environment.

Summary: Primary responsibilities are to manage packaging commercialization processes, ensure labeling regulatory compliance, and assist R&D with product specifications.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Own all labeling/packaging design and approval processes including, working with Sales/Marketing and other departments to align with product marketing strategy and business plan
• Ensure all consumer brand packaging follows federal, state, and local regulations
• Work closely with R&D to develop finished product specifications including product formulation, sensory, nutrition, traceability, and packaging
• Create label copy with ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and substantiation of product claims to ensure accuracy on the final artwork
• Create packaging project timelines and communicate with designers, suppliers, and other departments to meet target production dates
• Partner with internal and external partners including designers and printer vendors to manage the artwork development process
• Use academic/professional knowledge while exercising good judgment on technical issues related to regulatory, nutrition, and quality
• Keep abreast of all government, state, and local regulations and work with the Quality department to ensure compliance
• Gather and interpret data/test results and provide technical expertise and guidance to the customers, sales, and R&D
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and other materials to distribute to upper management and other departments as needed
• Write standard operating procedures for the Product Management department
• Supervise and evaluate subordinates
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• BS Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a similar discipline and/or 1+ years of food industry experience
• Understanding the application of US labeling regulations (FDA, USDA)
• Understanding of food manufacturing, formulation, and ingredient functionality
• Understanding of Quality Assurance and Food Safety
• Genesis R&D or other nutrition database software
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, other computer programs, etc.)
• Ability to adapt, troubleshoot, and problem-solve using resources/independent judgment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to give clear, detailed instructions

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.58 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have working knowledge of Genesis R&D?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Food Industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person