Regulatory Affairs Manager

at  pladis

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager, with a big passion for regulatory environment, specialized on chocolates and biscuits.
We offer you the opportunity to join our team and contribute to our mission to bring ‘Happiness with every bite’.
The position entails
This is a very exciting opportunity to ensure the legal compliance of the products of GODIVA Chocolatier within Europe.
Your goal will be to provide sound regulatory information and advice to support product launches and re-designs in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring the compliance of the products with local regulations and internal policies.
You will be reporting to the Head of the Regulatory Affairs for the region of Western Europe and Emerging Markets (WEEM) within a team of regulatory experts based in different countries.

Your main responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance of GODIVA products both in retails and in cafes in accordance with the sales market regarding product formulation, pack copy generation and artwork sign-off, in line with pladis policies.
• Working closely with R&D from different locations of the world, convert recipe details into pack copy information to appropriate legal formats in required language for intended sale markets.
• Review and sign-off artwork designs against relevant pack copy for legal compliance for market.
• Understand the allergen matrices and apply accordingly to ensure a truthful information is being conveyed for the consumer in the boutiques and the packs are labelled with the accurate allergen warnings, in aligned with the selling market requirements.
• Represent the Regulatory Affairs team where appropriate with project team meetings with a specific remit to advise on compliance implications.
• Keep abreast of development and trends of the food & health regulations and local and international policies that could impact our business.
• Experience in the local trade associations, drive Company agenda and develop common positions and communications which can support the business. (preferred)

What do you bring?

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or other food science-based degree, with at least 4-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs departments.
• A knowledge/understanding of EU and UK Food Legislation, guidelines and codes of practice.
• Prior experience in confectionary, retail sector is a definite advantage.
• Knowledge of ingredients, process methods and factories producing biscuits and chocolate.
• Hands on, able to manage dynamic & complex changes and willing to take up challenges.
• Excellent attention to details and on-time delivery of the tasks.
• Good communication and influencing skills, proactive demeanour.
• Proven project management and implementation skills will be essential, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• High level of digital literacy & proficiency in using web-based specification systems.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Works autonomously, but also a good teammate.

What we offer
Working for pladis means challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment that allow you to enhance your personal development. pladis recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

A few of our benefits:

• Fixed term employment (12 months) with possibility of a permanent contract
• Development opportunities through our pladis Academy & other training programs
• A competitive salary
• Fulltime employment (37,5 hours per week)
• 34 days of holidays (based on fulltime)
• Pension in pensionfund ‘Zoetwaren’
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, bikes etc
• Biscuits, chocolate and other snacks from our personnel store.
• The best colleagues in an informal working environment.

Who are we?
Koninklijke Verkade, founded in 1886, with amazing brands like Verkade en Sultana, is part of pladis since 2016. pladis is one of the world’s leading snacking companies. We are the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. A worldwide community with 16.000 colleagues around the world. Each of us bring our experience in happiness. Each of us is unique, but we find each other as a family of bakers and chocolatiers, hardworking, with pride and purpose. After all these years we believe that biscuits and chocolate bring people together. We are pladis. We bake Happiness. Happiness with every bite.
pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues.
pladis colleagues care deeply about being the best. About winning, staying the course and never giving up. Whichever part of the world we’re in, whatever our role. Whether we’re baking, working in HR, finance, marketing or many other areas – we win as one pladis team.
And while we’re all unique, we share something in common. It’s the code by which we live and work. We call it our ‘Winning Traits & Behaviours’: Purpose Led, Agile, Collaborative, Positive and Resilient. Five aspects of pladis life that define who we are, how we interact and get things done.
If pladis sounds like the place where you can thrive and help write the next chapter in our growth story, then check out opportunities around the world and follow us for the latest information from our teams.
More information can be found at
www.pladisglobal.com
GODIVA Chocolatier is the global leader in premium, artisanal chocolate. The company was founded in Brussels in 1926 by Belgian Chocolatier, Pierre Draps. Nearly a century later, every piece of GODIVA chocolate is still bursting with quality, Belgian craftsmanship, and the world’s finest ingredients. GODIVA has distribution in more than 100 countries across the globe. Customers can experience GODIVA at the iconic brand’s chocolate boutiques, chocolate cafes, GODIVA.com, and at many fine retailers. GODIVA is committed to innovative and delicious food and beverage products that exceed consumer expectations and create wonderful moments. From its famous truffles and shell-moulded chocolate pieces to its European-style biscuits, individually wrapped chocolates, gourmet coffees, hot cocoa, soft serve and other indulgences, GODIVA is dedicated to bringing the ultimate chocolate experience to the world.
Interested?
To apply for this job, please send your letter of application and resume to pladis Global via our website.
Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our great strength.
We’re an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.
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• Ensure regulatory compliance of GODIVA products both in retails and in cafes in accordance with the sales market regarding product formulation, pack copy generation and artwork sign-off, in line with pladis policies.
• Working closely with R&D from different locations of the world, convert recipe details into pack copy information to appropriate legal formats in required language for intended sale markets.
• Review and sign-off artwork designs against relevant pack copy for legal compliance for market.
• Understand the allergen matrices and apply accordingly to ensure a truthful information is being conveyed for the consumer in the boutiques and the packs are labelled with the accurate allergen warnings, in aligned with the selling market requirements.
• Represent the Regulatory Affairs team where appropriate with project team meetings with a specific remit to advise on compliance implications.
• Keep abreast of development and trends of the food & health regulations and local and international policies that could impact our business.
• Experience in the local trade associations, drive Company agenda and develop common positions and communications which can support the business. (preferred