Food Regulatory Affairs Lead: Labeling & Compliance

Calbee America, Inc.; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Calbee America, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead day-to-day regulatory compliance for products, packaging, ingredients, and manufacturing.

The role collaborates with R&D, QA, Marketing, Operations, and suppliers to ensure FDA/USDA/FSMA and international compliance while enabling growth and innovation. The position supports label reviews, specification management, certification programs, and regulatory documentation, serving as a key resource for product commercialization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Microbiology, Nutrition, or related scientific field required.
• Advanced degree or Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) preferred.
• Maintain 5-8 years of progressive experience with regulatory affairs, food compliance, labeling, or food safety experience within the food and beverage industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with FDA food labeling regulations, FSMA requirements, and certification programs.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and certification programs.
• Experience working with ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
• Strong knowledge of FDA Food Labeling Regulations, FSMA, Allergen Labeling Requirements, Nutrition Facts Regulations, Non-GMO, Kosher, Gluten-Free, and Organic standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and document management skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with a strong team-oriented approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and specification/document management systems.
• PCQI or HACCP certified highly preferred
• Completion of FSVP and SQF training course is a plus

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance Management: Support the implementation and maintenance of regulatory compliance programs.
• Monitor and interpret applicable FDA, USDA, FSMA, state, Canadian, and international regulatory requirements.
• Assist in evaluating regulatory impacts of new products, ingredients, packaging changes, and process modifications.
• Maintain awareness of emerging regulatory trends and communicate potential business impacts to management.
• Assist in preparing responses to regulatory inquiries and customer requests.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Labeling review

FDA regulations

FSMA compliance

Certification programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation management

Project management

Audit readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Regulatory Affairs/related field

Advanced degree or RAC preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specification management systems

Job description

Calbee America, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead day-to-day regulatory compliance for products, packaging, ingredients, and manufacturing.

The role collaborates with R&D, QA, Marketing, Operations, and suppliers to ensure FDA/USDA/FSMA and international compliance while enabling growth and innovation. The position supports label reviews, specification management, certification programs, and regulatory documentation, serving as a key resource for product commercialization and