Carrie Nolin
Wadsworth,OH
Summary
Seasoned regulatory compliance leader with expertise in U.S. and Canadian food regulations. Skilled at driving product innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance across consumer packaged foods, retail foods, and QSR industry. Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams to meet business needs in dynamic regulatory environments. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives that align regulatory compliance with marketing strategies and consumer expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Regulatory Compliance
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
03.2024 - Current
- Provide oversight on proposed product names and guide Marketing and Innovation on standard or appropriate naming conventions related to standards of identity, content claims, and/or required declarations related to flavors, colors, etc.
- Manage and audit company’s domestic and Canadian nutritional database. Approve data for accuracy and compliance. Maintain ingredient approval programs for all active suppliers and ingredients.
- Utilize ProductVision and Point 74 to generate compliant nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information for all U.S. and Canadian-regulated consumer-facing materials, including but not limited to consumer-packaged goods materials, menu boards, digital assets, and advertising and promotional materials.
- Review and approve artwork, packaging proofs, advertising, and promotional materials for compliance within Adobe Workfront. Development of regulatory reference guides to educate and assist creative services, resulting in fewer rounds of artwork reviews.
- Collaborate with Innovation, R&D, QA/FSQ, Marketing, and Packaging and Ingredient Supply Chain.
- Provide leadership, education, and guidance in areas of regulatory compliance while meeting business needs and timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Guide junior team members in understanding regulatory compliance processes.
- Monitor legislative changes, including Front of Pack Labeling, Prop 65, and State level legislation, to develop corporate strategy for compliance execution.
- Company expert on GS1 requirements and UPC management.
Regulatory Labeling-Corporate Food Technology
Kroger
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed regulatory labeling of corporate food brands categories including beverages, produce, eggs, fruit spreads, nut spreads, and USDA-regulated products.
- Gathered, organized, and utilized data to drive cross-functional process change to involve regulatory from concept to commercialization. Improved early concept regulatory approval, increased collaboration between regulatory, product development, and marketing, and decreased rounds of label artwork reviews.
- Provided guidance on new product names, standards of identity, claims, and mandatory labeling elements.
- Provided regulatory guidance to manufacturing, quality assurance, and product development for specification deviations.
- Strong ability to build new relationships, mentor regulatory personnel, explain regulatory topics in an easy-to-understand format, and seek out process improvements.
Lead Analyst, Regulatory - Innovation
The J. M. Smucker Company
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Executed regulatory requirements for innovation workstream from concept to commercialization for Uncrustables, Dunkin at Home, Folgers, Jif, Sahala Snacks, and Smucker's.
- Successfully launched first USDA-compliant food product in company history: Uncrustables Bites and Roll-ups.
- Implemented departmental reorganization to enhance employee professional development opportunities.
- Regulatory expert for brand, innovation, legal and R&D cross-functional teams regarding ingredient safety and usage, nutrient content and other product claims.
- Collaborated with Legal to ensure alignment on internal standards, development of guidance documents, and communication to business.
- Conducted peer reviews of regulatory work products, and facilitated knowledge transfer within regulatory team members.
- Coordinated with FSIS Label Program Delivery Staff and submitted USDA sketch, generic, and temporary label approval applications.
- Supported updating of labels to comply with Safe Foods for Canadians Act.
Senior Analyst/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance
The J. M. Smucker Company
07.2008 - 06.2018
- Developed technical documentation, assessed food product labels for FDA and CFIA compliance across various
product categories for iconic brands: Smucker's, Jif, Folgers, Uncrustables, Pillsbury, RW Knudson, Santa Cruz Organic. - Utilization of Genesis/Trustwell nutritional analysis software.
- Specialized in US and Canadian food Regulations, including organic and kosher certifications.
- Managed updating 350+ products for compliance with 2016 FDA Nutrition Facts Reform.
- Developed, reviewed, approved internal product specifications within Prodika PLM and TraceGains.
- Identified organizational development opportunity related to handling of raw material paperwork and provided change management program to upper-level management.
- Management of multiple projects in fast-paced innovation environment.
- Interviewing, training, and developing young talent.
- Collaborated with internal and external teams, including marketing, R&D, legal, and co-manufacturing partners.
- Ensured protection of confidential information.
Corporate Dietitian
Progressive Quality Care
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Nutrition assessment, documentation, and patient counseling.
- Routine food service inspections, review and development of food service policy, procedure, and standards.
- Implementation of ‘restaurant style’ dining program.
- Development and assessment of menus with regards to nutrition adequacy.
- Staff development and training.
- Independent work with enhanced problem-solving and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Ashland University
Ashland, OH12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics - Coordinated Program
The University of Akron
Akron, OH06.2005
Skills
- 18 years of regulatory compliance experience
- Evaluation of food standards
- FDA and USDA regulation
- Regulatory labeling
- Nutritional analysis
- Product labeling
- Packaging and marketing compliance review
- GS1 requirements
- Regulatory strategy
- Legislation and litigation monitoring
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Process optimization
- Project management
- Training and mentoring
- Creative problem solving
Websites
Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) 2006-Current
Affiliations
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, 2017-Present
Timeline
Manager, Regulatory Compliance
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
03.2024 - Current
Regulatory Labeling-Corporate Food Technology
Kroger
12.2022 - 03.2024
Lead Analyst, Regulatory - Innovation
The J. M. Smucker Company
06.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Analyst/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance
The J. M. Smucker Company
07.2008 - 06.2018
Corporate Dietitian
Progressive Quality Care
06.2007 - 07.2008
MBA - Human Resource Management
Ashland University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics - Coordinated Program
The University of Akron