Labeling & New Product Development Coordinator

$50,981 - $73,362/Yr

Constellation Brands - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochester, NY

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Labeling & New Product Development ("Labeling & NPD") Coordinator will play a crucial role within the Regulatory Affairs group of the Legal Department at Constellation Brands Inc. This position is primarily focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory matters related to the alcohol beverage industry. The Coordinator will assist in the administration of product development, labeling, and formulation activities, ensuring that all products and packaging adhere to federal and state laws. This role requires a proactive approach to managing various projects and tasks associated with new product development and labeling processes. In this position, the Coordinator will support the labeling team with project work, which includes label reviews, Certificate of Label Approval ("COLA") applications, and formula filings. The Coordinator will also be responsible for attending team and project meetings, actively participating in discussions, and preparing post-meeting recaps that outline action items. Additionally, the Coordinator will manage state and local fictitious business name filings and maintain a comprehensive trade name database for the organization. The Coordinator will monitor the project pipeline, providing weekly updates on major upcoming deadlines, and will maintain internal databases for COLAs and formulas, ensuring that all approved materials are properly archived and renewed as necessary. The role also involves assisting with routine internal label review processes and supporting administrative tasks related to project work, research, and industry trends. The Coordinator will coordinate cross-functional reviews of packaging, which includes scheduling meetings, assembling documents, and compiling notes for submission to business partners. Special projects may also be assigned as needed, requiring flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist labeling team with project work for New Product Development and Operations-Led projects including label review, Certificate of Label Approval ("COLA") applications, formula filings, and any additional project-related tasks.
• Attend and take an active role in team and project meetings. Prepare post meeting recaps with action items.
• Submit all State/local fictious business name filings and renewals and maintain trade name database for organization.
• Monitor team project pipeline and send weekly recap with major upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain internal databases for COLAs and Formulas, ensuring approved materials are properly archived and renewed, where applicable.
• Assist with routine internal label review process.
• Support administrative and internal processes related to project work, research, and industry trends.
• Manage team access to agency sites.
• Assist with coordinating cross-functional review of packaging including scheduling, document assembly and compiling notes for submission to business partners.
• Create and maintain team resources.
• Special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

• BA degree or other education with 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Alcohol beverage labeling and compliance experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Hold very strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize a high volume of projects and related tasks.
• Must be highly detailed-oriented and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters.
• High level of professionalism.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees