Regulatory Manager

Bolton; Galicia; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bolton is seeking a Regulatory Manager to join the Quality Assurance Department in its Spain-based unit in O'Grove. The role ensures compliance with global food laws and sustainability standards, validates multilingual labels, and leads audits with health authorities.

You will partner with R&D, Sourcing and Marketing on launches and reformulations while maintaining robust compliance databases. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in QA in the food industry, a relevant bachelor’s (and preferably a

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Marine Sciences, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of QA/quality control experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of SAP and analytical tools such as QlikSense.
• Fluent in Spanish and English with Italian/French as a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure products, packaging and operations meet EU/international food laws and sustainability standards.
• Validate multilingual labels, ingredients and marketing claims to minimize compliance risks.
• Monitor changes in international legislation and assess business impacts.
• Co-manage food fraud control and support audits with health authorities.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sourcing and Marketing on launches and reformulations.

Conocimientos

Spanish language proficiency

English language proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Marine Sciences, or related field

Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline

Herramientas

SAP (R/3, HANA)

QlikSense

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Regulatory Manager to join our Quality Assurance Department in our Business Unit based in O'Grove, Spain.

How you make the difference:

The position will ensure products, packaging, and operations meet global food laws and sustainability standards like MSC and Dolphin Safe. You will validate multilingual labels, ingredients, and marketing claims to minimize compliance risks. You will monitor changes in international legislation, assess business impacts, and co-manage food fraud control. You will partner with R&D, Sourcing, and Marketing on product launches, reformulations, and market expansions. Finally, you will act as the main contact for health authorities and certification bodies during internal and external audits.

How your agenda looks like:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products, ingredients, and packaging comply with EU/international food laws, import/export rules, and sustainability standards (MSC, Dolphin Safe).
• Label & Claims Validation: Review and approve multilingual labels, ingredient lists, allergens, and nutritional/marketing claims to minimize legal risks.
• Regulatory Intelligence: Monitor changing food and environmental legislation, assess business impacts, and co-manage food fraud control with the QA Manager.
• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with R&D, Sourcing, and Marketing on product launches, reformulations, supplier qualification, and market expansions.
• Audits & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the main liaison with health authorities and certification bodies; support official, internal, and client audits.
• Data & System Management: Approve technical specifications, maintain compliance databases, and drive documentation digitalization.

What makes you a great fit:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Marine Sciences, or a related field within the industry.
• Postgraduate Education: Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in quality control laboratories or quality assurance departments within the food industry.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SAP (R/3, HANA) and analytical tools such as QlikSense. (pc tools and some special functional knowledge)
• Language: Proficiency in Spanish and very high level of English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Italian and French is a plus.

What’s in for you:

• Work location: O'Grove, Spain
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full Time
• Remote Working: Standard business hours with remote working options available.

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About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.

About Bolton Food

Bolton Food and Tri Marine, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.