Packaging Compliance & Regulatory Manager

Adept Group (Adept Packaging); Ohio; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% annual incentive

Job summary

Adept Group is seeking a Packaging Compliance & Regulatory Manager in Ohio. This role delivers technical leadership and strategic oversight for packaging regulatory compliance across a broad product portfolio, including food-contact and sustainability requirements.

The position is hybrid with onsite collaboration as needed. Qualified candidates bring 8+ years in packaging regulatory affairs, strong cross-functional skills, and experience interpreting complex regulations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in packaging regulatory affairs or related field.
• Knowledge of food-contact requirements and sustainability.
• Ability to review supplier compliance documentation.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance assessments for packaging materials and changes.
• Interpret food-contact, chemical, labeling, and end-of-life requirements.
• Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams on innovation and sustainability.
• Maintain regulatory documentation such as supplier declarations and test reports.
• Monitor emerging regulations and translate into compliance plans.
• Provide training and guidance to technical stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Packaging regulations

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Location: Ohio
Job Description
The Opportunity
Adept Group is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for a Packaging Compliance & Regulatory Manager opportunity!
This role provides technical leadership and strategic oversight for packaging regulatory compliance across a broad product portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in packaging regulations, food-contact requirements, sustainability, compliance documentation, and cross-functional leadership.
This individual will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic business partner, helping assess regulatory risk, guide packaging development and commercialization, maintain compliance processes and documentation, and prepare the organization for emerging packaging regulations. The role is hybrid, with flexibility for offsite work while remaining available for onsite collaboration as needed.
Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Travel: Occasional travel to plants or meetings
Compensation: $118,000–$140,000 annually
Bonus: Eligible for 5% annual incentive

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance assessments for packaging materials, components, suppliers, and packaging changes.
• Interpret and apply food-contact, chemical, sustainability, labeling, and packaging end-of-life requirements.
• Partner with Packaging R&D and cross-functional teams on innovation, commercialization, cost-savings, sustainability, and supplier-change initiatives.
• Assess regulatory risks and develop practical recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain packaging compliance documentation, including supplier declarations, specifications, test reports, and other regulatory evidence.
• Monitor emerging packaging regulations and translate changes into actionable business guidance and compliance plans.
• Support EPR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging waste, and end-of-life labeling requirements.
• Analyze packaging data and partner with IT and other stakeholders to improve accuracy and reporting.
• Provide regulatory guidance, training, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Typical Day to Day

• Review packaging materials, components, suppliers, and proposed changes for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor emerging regulations and evaluate potential business impact.
• Maintain and review supplier declarations, specifications, test reports, and other compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Packaging R&D, Procurement, Sustainability, IT, suppliers, laboratories, and consultants.
• Communicate regulatory risks, requirements, and recommendations across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Regulatory Science, or a related scientific or technical field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in packaging regulatory affairs, food-contact materials, packaging development, quality, compliance, or a related field within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or another regulated industry.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, food-contact requirements, and packaging sustainability/environmental regulations.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and reviewing technical and supplier compliance documentation.
• Experience analyzing large data sets, validating data accuracy, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead across functions without direct authority.
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or regulatory field preferred.
• Experience supporting global or multi-market packaging portfolios preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S., Canadian, European, and/or other international food-contact regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Experience with packaging compliance, product lifecycle management, or regulatory information systems preferred.

Disclaimer

This opportunity is being recruited by Adept Group on behalf of a confidential client. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates as appropriate during the recruitment process.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.