Mgr, Regulatory Labeling & Industry Engagement

Nutrien; Minnesota; On-site; USD 87,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a people leader to head the Regulatory Labeling Team and oversee industry engagement for North America. The role focuses on labeling regulatory compliance, representing Nutrien at industry events, and driving digitalization and audit tracking of label creation and review.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in a related field, 8+ years in U.S. product registration for crop inputs, and 2+ years in a supervisory role. Travel is 5–15% across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological or Environmental Science, Agronomy, Product Stewardship or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in U.S. product registration (agricultural) for crop inputs.
• 2+ years in a supervisor or manager leadership role.
• Knowledge of U.S. labeling requirements and proof-reading labels for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Guide and lead the team responsible for labeling development, maintenance, and compliance.
• Coach and develop team members to build autonomy and accountability.
• Develop internal policies for labeling compliance and drive process improvements.
• Lead large labeling projects and regulatory engagement with EPA, industry associations, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal audits and keep tracking systems up to date.
• Collaborate with Legal, Government & Industry Affairs, and others to track and respond to regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological or Environmental Science, Agronomy, Product Stewardship or related field

MSc or PhD preferred

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world.

Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day.

We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

This people leader role is responsible for providing effective leadership to Nutrien’s Regulatory Labeling Team and overseeing strategic industry engagement, demonstrating a strong passion for industry advocacy. This dual focused position will enhance and maintain our efforts in labeling regulatory compliance for North America while professionally representing Nutrien at industry association activities and events.

What You’ll Do

• Guide and support the team responsible for the development, maintenance, and compliance of all Nutrien product labels, facilitating the development of team members
• Lead by example, modeling Nutrien’s core values and providing ongoing coaching to contribute to employee development and experience, fostering autonomy and accountability
• Develop and refine internal policies and procedures to ensure labeling compliance for Nutrien products
• Improve existing processes to achieve full digitalization and audit tracking for label creation and review
• Own and manage large labeling projects, such as compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Spanish labeling requirements or major marketing graphic changes
• Coordinate self-assessment and/or audit activities related to labeling, working closely with Internal Audit and the Regulatory team
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance within labeling operations and complete other duties as needed to meet business objectives
• With guidance, lead Nutrien’s industry engagement strategy for Regulatory & Stewardship
• Collaborate with Government & Industry Affairs, Legal and others to prioritize and track engagement activities
• Participate in relevant industry associations (e.g., CropLife, TFI, AAPFCO) to represent Nutrien’s interests, serving on committees as requested
• Lead responses and provide support for requests for comments from authorities or industry associations, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-coordinated input from the Regulatory & Stewardship team
• Monitor, track, and evaluate emerging and evolving regulations affecting Nutrien’s products and operations
• Maintain trackers for industry engagement activities and key regulations
• Drive compliance projects and/or reporting requirements resulting from new regulations that impact multiple products, collaborating with Legal, Environmental, Government & Industry Affairs, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the regulatory knowledge management system (Global Vision/Compass) for labeling and industry engagement, identifying opportunities for automation and integration between tools
• Model our core value of safety by enabling and leading a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment
• Complete additional tasks and assignments to meet business needs and objectives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological or Environmental Science, Agronomy, Product Stewardship or related field is required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in U.S. product registration (agricultural) for crop inputs
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisor or manager leadership role
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. labeling requirements, operating independently in proof-reading labels, locating errors, and implementing solutions to ensure accurate labeling is submitted
• Proven experience managing and leading a team to achieve results
• Effective interaction with regulators and working committees within a trade association
• Process-driven with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Skilled at translating complex technical concepts for varied audiences
• Capable of exercising discretion and discernment in handling sensitive matters
• Demonstrated leadership through influence and strategic guidance
• Ability to travel 5% to 15% in North America
• Canadian or international crop input product registration experience is an asset
• MSc or PhD preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role, in Colorado & California location, is between $95,700 - $150,370, Illinois location, is between $91,200 - $143,220 and in Minnesota location, is between $86,800 - $136,290. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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