Labeling & Registration Specialist

The main responsibilities are to coordinate with internal and external partners to execute the project management of artwork for containers and cartons for proprietary products; Liase between Marketing, Sourcing, Federal Registration, label and carton vendors and for internal and external companies.  Help with state registrations of all branded EPA regulated products, prepare, organize and submit new & revised registration applications to state departments; help with annual product renewals as needed.  Keep up to date with federal and state regulations and how they pertain to all company brands/products. Audit online product services against labels for continuity and clarity.

Areas of Responsibility:

Artwork:

• Work with vendors to convert text labels for new products into label artwork and carton artwork.

• Initiate contact with outside suppliers, vendors and internal groups to ensure correctness and for labeling needs.

• Reviewing and approving artwork for use

• Maintaining online lists of artwork to ensure correct ordering through Procurement.

• Uploading and reviewing labels on CDMS & Agrian

State Registrations:

• Prepare and present properly organized submission applications to State Agriculture pesticide programs

• For new and revised labeling

• Annual renewals of products in all States based on timeline/priority

• Coordinate registration with managers and consultants for all business entities/brands

• Resolve Stop Sales, penalties, and deficiencies issues for all proprietary entities. 

• Liaison and dialogue with States regulatory bodies via phone and email. 

Organizational Management:

• Maintain spreadsheets and access database for Registration fees for multiple business entities

• Maintain repository for graphic files

• Maintain registration data in appropriate database(s)

• Maintain registration paper files and documents for immediate availability

• Maintain accurate information in database and metadata in uploaded file repository  

• Resolve day-to-day administrative details for product registration

• Track Expenditures

General Responsibilities:

• Stay up to date with industry standards, federal and state licensing regulations and company specifications.

Required Qualifications: ​

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years Ag/Chemical regulation/Artwork experience; or Associates Degree with 4 years of Ag/Chemical regulation/artwork experience

• Must have experience in artwork (labels and cartons) for Ag/Chemical industry products, or project management with knowledge of labeling regulations

• Ag/Chemical industry experience

• Familiarity with EPA, Federal labeling guidelines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites - Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Power BI

• Experience with Adobe Suites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with EPA and/or State Departments of Agriculture is preferred

• Previous JDEdwards, Oracle and Business Objects reporting

• Bilingual, desired, but not required

Competencies & Other Skills:

• Ability to be able to work under pressure

• Ability to handle heavy workload at times

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited daily supervision

• Attention to detail, high level of accuracy required

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Excellent organizational abilities

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks

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