EMEA Regulatory Lead, Metal Packaging

Sonoco; Wantage; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Wantage, United Kingdom, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead EU/EMEA compliance for Metal Packaging, translating PPWR, REACH into practical guidance for Sales and Operations. You will chair regulatory discussions with major customers, author DoCs and position papers, oversee supplier audits, and monitor developments through industry groups like MPE and JIG.

A Chemistry/Engineering/Food Science degree and strong English, plus experience in regulatory programs, are essential to

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven experience applying EU Food Contact legislation and global chemical standards.
• Experience influencing industry bodies or trade associations (e.g., MPE, JIG).

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory activities for Metal Packaging across EMEA ensuring compliance documentation is accurate.
• Author Declarations of Compliance (DoC) and technical position papers for complex topics.
• Present regulatory topics and risk assessments in meetings with major customers.
• Support responses to regulatory queries and maintain governance through SharePoint.

Skills

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Food Science degree

Tools

SharePoint

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Sonoco in Wantage, United Kingdom, seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead EU/EMEA compliance for Metal Packaging, translating PPWR, REACH into practical guidance for Sales and Operations. You will chair regulatory discussions with major customers, author DoCs and position papers, oversee supplier audits, and monitor developments through industry groups like MPE and JIG.

A Chemistry/Engineering/Food Science degree and strong English, plus experience in regulatory programs, are essential to