Pet Food Regulatory & Labeling Compliance Manager

Stella & Chewy's; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella & Chewy's, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead regulatory programs across labeling, packaging and change management to ensure compliance with U.S. and international guidelines.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Innovation, and FSQA teams to support product development, registrations, and regulator communications while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires 5+ years in a food processing environment; SQF and Preventive Controls for Food

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate software such as Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
• Requires education generally equivalent to an Associate’s or Bachelor of Science Degree in related food manufacturing field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within food processing environment is desired; SQF Certification and Preventive Controls for Food Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage emerging regulatory issues pertaining to food labeling for Stella & Chewy’s, LLC.
• Communicate current and emerging food labeling issues due to regulatory changes to cross functional groups of business.
• Maintain knowledge of pet food processing and regulatory requirements for labeling, regulatory activities, and trends.
• Responsible for communications for label registrations, regulatory notifications, and correspondences with state departments of agriculture and CFIA.
• Responsible for budgeting and payment of product registrations.
• Responsible for claims supporting documentation including annual verification of supplier and company compliance to manage labeling accuracies.
• Responsible for communicating product packaging regulatory approvals to innovation and creative divisions of the organization. Manages tracking of product packaging changes and communicates these within entire organization.
• Engages with Innovation team to carry out product testing, assessments, and interpretation of results for product labeling development.
• Engages with Customer Service, Marketing and Sales on product projects including completion of customer required documents, new product communication, and product FAQs including website updates.
• Works with Senior FSQA Manager for International as support for international regulatory compliance.
• Manage business growth projects as assigned by the Vice President of FSQA
• Communicate effectively with supply chain, marketing, and quality assurance departments.
• Abide by all safety rules and safety regulations as set by Stella & Chewy’s, LLC.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor of Science Degree in related food manufacturing field

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Stella & Chewy's, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to lead regulatory programs across labeling, packaging and change management to ensure compliance with U.S. and international guidelines.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Innovation, and FSQA teams to support product development, registrations, and regulator communications while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires 5+ years in a food processing environment; SQF and Preventive Controls for Food