Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Analyst I position is responsible for maintaining all licenses and permits necessary for the daily operations of all locations including but not limited to state distribution, operational and boiler and pressure vessel permits. This position is also responsible for export documentation as well as interacting with state agencies and customers as needed.

Essential Functions

• Works with the cross functional team to gather documentation necessary to complete permit applications. Arranges and/or participates in meetings to address missing documents.
• Independently monitors and ensures that all permits are renewed on time and we remain in compliance.
• Must maintain knowledge of state labeling requirements. Will review labels for compliance with the applicable state prior to permit submission.
• Maintains working relationships with state agencies for permit fillings.
• Maintains electronic files of all permits, audit reports and certificates.
• Creates internal SOPs and participates in the internal review process of SOPs
• Creates and maintains water finished product specifications for sales use.
• Manages the Compliance Team Splash page by designing and updating the content, as well as, collaborates with IT when needed to make changes
• Handles the accounting functions for the Compliance Department including but not limited to new vendor set ups and check requests.
• Creates export documentation for customers and sales team members including but not limited to free sale certificates, NAFTAs and certificates of origin.
• Coordinates with the plant engineers to schedule boiler and pressure vessel inspections for all facilities to ensure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Support Compliance Department initiatives by testing new systems, completing research and other tasks as needed.
• Works with the Natural Resources team to ensure spring title 21s are completed on time.
• Has a general understanding of QA and Compliance documentation and is able to understand and complete sales and customer requests as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport and working relationship within and across departments.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 0 Years - Experience in Position
  • 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years - Experience working in Position
  • 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Additionally, the ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-pace environment
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and related applications including SharePoint
• Detail Oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Problem solving abilities
• Proactive thinking

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Science or other science related field

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Food Science, Regulatory Science or other related field

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Regulatory Affairs, Domestic Regulatory Affairs, or Regulatory Affairs Essentials

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: Elementary Proficiency in Spanish

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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