Regulatory Compliance Manager

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder’s Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Manager to ensure FDA/USDA compliance for products and packaging. You will partner with cross-functional teams to review labeling, nutrition facts, allergen statements, and marketing materials.

The role offers a competitive starting salary and opportunities to influence product quality and regulatory strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in food labeling or regulatory compliance.
• Excellent understanding of FDA/USDA labeling regulations.
• Experience with labeling software and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory labeling methodology to ensure compliance of products and packaging.
• Review and approve nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergen statements.
• Approve advertising materials and consumer-facing content.
• Stay updated on current and proposed food regulations and liaise internally.
• Maintain databases of product specs and labeling information.
• Collaborate with Innovation, R&D and Manufacturing to ensure lifecycle compliance.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FDA/USDA knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

FDA labeling software

USDA label submission systems

Job description

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.
What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work… this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

About The Role

Kinder’s is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Regulatory Compliance Manager who will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that Kinder’s products and packaging meet all FDA, USDA and third-party regulatory guidelines. This role will be critical to helping drive regulatory compliance against our high-quality standards. You will partner with Kinder’s leaders, cross-functional teams and external resources to ensure Kinder’s delivers high quality and amazing tasting products consistently while adhering to industry best practices for regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize “best in class” regulatory labelling methodology and systems to ensure compliance of all products and packaging materials with applicable regulatory and third-party agencies.


• Ensure that all labels and documentation are compliant with regulatory requirements and are accurate based on product formulations, ingredients, etc.


• Thoroughly review and approve all labeling materials, including nutrition facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen statements, and other regulatory labeling copy.


• Review and approve advertising materials and other consumer-facing content.


• Stay up to date on current and proposed food regulations and act as a liaison for labelling regulatory compliance within Kinder’s.


• Evaluate and apply regulations to specific product types and labeling situations.


• Maintain and update databases containing product specifications, nutritional information, ingredient lists, and allergen declarations.


• Utilize software and systems for managing and tracking labeling information.


• Prepare and maintain label transmittals and other documentation for regulatory submissions.


• Work with cross-functional teams, including Innovation, R&D, and Manufacturing, to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.


• Provide guidance and support to other departments on labeling requirements.


• Other responsibilities may be included as required by the business or leadership.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Preference for degree in food science, nutrition or related field.


• 5-10 years’ relevant experience in food labeling or regulatory compliance in the food industry.


• Excellent understanding of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations.


• Familiarity with nutrition labeling software.


• Experience with USDA label submission and approval systems.


• Ability to interpret and evaluate product packaging, nutrition facts panels, ingredient and allergen statements.


• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.


• Experience in CPG product development or food manufacturing is preferred.


• Experience being part of an organization driving rapid innovation, product launches and product development is preferred.


• Collaborative business partner with a track record of helping internal and external stakeholders identify win-win solutions and driving alignment around best course of action and accountability for delivering committed outcomes.


• Accuracy, thoroughness, and strong analytical & problem-solving skills with ability to collect and use quantitative data to drive more effective decision-making.

Location and Travel + Pay Transparency

This role will be located in our Walnut Creek, California office.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $155,000 per year.The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Seasoned For Success

• No two days here are the same.


• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.


• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.


• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.


• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.


• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Benefits That Bring More To The Table

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

Our Recipe For Balance

We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

Where Every Ingredient Matters

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [e-mail]