Regulatory Compliance Manager

Greven Executive Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the Chicagoland area is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager. This mid-senior level position involves leading a team of Regulatory Specialists and ensuring compliance with food product labeling regulations for the US and Canada. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Food Science or a related field, along with experience in USDA and FDA guidelines. A collaborative environment is emphasized, focusing on team-oriented skills and a commitment to quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a preference for Food Science or other relevant degree.
• Experience with food product label regulations.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, and international guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3 Regulatory Specialists and report to the Director of Technical Services.
• Develop product nutrition and ingredient information for product labels.
• Oversee product label ingredient databases and nutrition facts panels.

Skills

Food product label regulations

Problem-solving

Interpreting technical information

Quality control processes

Teamwork and relationship building

Education

BS degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

We have been retained to find a Regulatory Compliance Manager for a grow food company in the Chicagoland area! The company has a great culture, a plan for growth and great leadership. If you have a passion for Regulatory Compliance we should be talking.

This role has responsibility for leading 3 Regulatory Specialist and reports to the Director of Technical Services. It develops product nutrition and ingredient information for product labels for the US market and Canada with some export requirements. Oversees and maintains product label ingredient databases and nutrition facts panels. Works with customers and R&D on formula design to ensure compliance to regulatory requirements. Works with Sales and R&D as part of commercialization process for new products. Responds to nutritional and regulatory technical inquiries for both internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• BS degree with a preference for Food Science or other science degree
• Experience with food product label regulations
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA and international guidelines
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Understanding of quality control processes related to the food processing industry
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Location: Chicagoland area

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing