Lead, Labeling Commercialization

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 141,500 - 176,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

401k

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Lead, Labeling Commercialization - Food Regulation & Labeling Strategy to oversee regulatory direction across ingredients, formulas, claims, and labeling for the U.S. portfolio. The role partners with Marketing, R&D, Legal, and Quality to drive compliant innovation from concept to commercialization.

Required: Bachelor's degree with 15+ years in U.S. regulatory compliance for food/beverage; strong FDA/USDA knowledge; leadership of diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MS in Nutrition or other advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in U.S. food, beverage or dietary supplement regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and/or USDA regulations, claims and labeling databases.
• Experience providing regulatory advice in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Leadership experience in building high‑performing teams and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for regulatory compliance across the U.S. food & beverage portfolio.
• Partner with Marketing, R&D, Legal, Quality and other functions to enable compliant innovation.
• Lead and develop regulatory talent and governance models to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Assess regulatory risks and communicate insights to the business for decision making.
• Review labels, graphics, and promotional materials for regulatory accuracy.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

FDA/USDA knowledge

Labeling strategy

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

MS in Nutrition

Job description

Job Description

Lead, Labeling Commercialization - Food Regulation & Labeling Strategy at a glance… The Group Lead, Food Regulation & Labeling Strategy provides senior leadership within the Food Regulation & Strategy team, with accountability for regulatory oversight and direction across ingredients, formulas, claims, and labeling for the Kraft Heinz U.S. portfolio. This role ensures regulatory compliance while establishing best‑in‑class practices that enable compliant commercialization, effective risk management, and sound, business‑driven decision‑making in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite weekly at our World HQ in downtown Chicago, IL.

What’s on the menu?

• Provide strategic leadership for regulatory compliance across the Kraft Heinz U.S. food & beverage portfolio, ensuring alignment with FDA and/or USDA requirements and internal standards.
• Serve as a trusted partner to Marketing, R&D, Product Development, Legal, Quality, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to enable compliant innovation from concept through commercialization.
• Lead and develop regulatory talent, fostering high performance, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and operationalize best‑in‑class regulatory processes, tools, and governance models to drive efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Assess and communicate regulatory risks, opportunities, and emerging trends; proactively provide early‑warning insights and actionable guidance to the business.
• Navigate complex and ambiguous regulatory scenarios, including GRAS status, additive and color additive requirements, and claims substantiation.
• Review and approve product labels, label graphics, advertising, and promotional materials for regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.
• Develop and review regulatory and nutrition technical documentation for ingredients and finished products.
• Prepare and support Kraft Heinz regulatory positions in collaboration with Legal and cross‑functional partners, including engagement with regulatory authorities as appropriate.
• Influence enterprise‑level decisions by delivering balanced, pragmatic regulatory recommendations that protect the business while supporting strategic objectives.

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, MS in Nutrition, or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Preferred 15+ years of experience in U.S. food, beverage, or dietary supplement regulatory compliance.
• Experience may include product development, nutrition, scientific affairs, or quality.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and/or USDA regulations, specifications, claims, and labeling databases.
• Proven experience providing creative, sound, and solution‑oriented regulatory advice in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated success leading and evolving teams and driving operational excellence.
• Experience navigating GRAS status, additive and color additive requirements, and broader ingredient regulatory frameworks.
• Experience preparing and reviewing claims substantiation and evaluating supporting technical documentation with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

New Hire Base Salary Range

$141,500.00 - $176,900.00

Bonus

This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and other factors.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future. These benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well‑being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits categories

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.