Hybrid Packaging Regulation & Compliance Lead

Kraft Heinz; Monroe Center (IL); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Manager of Packaging Regulation & Compliance to lead regulatory strategies across the North America food and packaging portfolio. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while supporting innovation and market expansion.

The position requires deep regulatory expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain to embed compliance into development and commercialization processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, chemistry, biology, toxicology, engineering, or related scientific field.
• Minimum 5-8 years food regulatory experience with at least 3 years focused on leadership opportunities.
• Deep understanding of federal and state regulations affecting food, including mandatory labeling elements, product claims and/or consumer packaging.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, agency interactions, compliance program development, and commercialization processes.
• Experience participating in and working with trade organizations and/or government agencies for advocacy.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and presentation skills across all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations from FDA, USDA, CFIA, and state/Province regulatory bodies regarding food safety, labeling, and ingredient requirements.
• Lead regulatory assessments for new product development, reformulations, market expansions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance strategies for food products and food packaging across all product categories and markets.
• Manage regulatory submissions, notifications, reporting requirements, and correspondence with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Assist R&D and Quality communities in managing federal requirements for food packaging.
• Work with suppliers to advance packaging safety and compliance based on intended uses.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for regulatory issues across the portfolio.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate regulatory requirements into development processes and planning.
• Train internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements, compliance protocols, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, chemistry, biology, toxicology, engineering, or related scientific field

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Manager of Packaging Regulation & Compliance to lead regulatory strategies across the North America food and packaging portfolio. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with federal and state laws while supporting innovation and market expansion.

The position requires deep regulatory expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Supply Chain to embed compliance into development and commercialization processes.