Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Printpack Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

401(k)

Educational assistance

Job summary

Printpack Inc is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to manage regulatory inquiries related to food, pet, consumer goods, and medical packaging. You will research and certify compliance statuses and support internal partners across Sales, Product Development, and Quality.

You will build knowledge of FDA and global frameworks, monitor regulatory trends, and contribute to risk assessments and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific/technical field or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. FDA food contact regulations and global equivalents (EU, EFSA).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret regulatory texts, test data, formulations, and food properties.

Responsibilities

• Research, review, and certify customer inquiries related to product contact acceptability and restricted substance compliance.
• Develop knowledge of U.S. and select global regulatory requirements affecting end consumer safety.
• Monitor regulatory trends and summarize changes for the compliance team.
• Serve as primary compliance resource for selecting customers, suppliers, and internal partners on packaging compliance matters.
• Attend industry conferences, trade association events, and educational forums.
• Support process improvement initiatives within regulatory compliance workflows and track milestones.
• Analyze regulations, test data, product formulations, and food properties to support compliance determinations.
• Maintain regulatory workflows, databases, and electronic systems; perform routine data entry and reporting.

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge & Interpretation

Compliance Certification & Documents

Risk Assessment & Technical Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Project & Priority Management

Communication & Persuasion

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Packaging Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist supports Printpack's commitment to product safety and customer confidence by managing regulatory compliance activities related to food, pet, consumer goods, and medical packaging. This role serves as a key resource for researching, analyzing, and certifying customer and consumer-driven regulatory compliance inquiries related to product contact. Our Regulatory Compliance Specialist will build and expand their expertise in food contact regulations, packaging technologies (food or medical), and compliance certification processes while providing internal support to cross‑functional partners. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist operates with increasing self‑direction within established frameworks, developing technical proficiency and customer relationship skills while contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of Printpack's regulatory compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Inquiry Research & Certification – Research, review, and certify customer and consumer-driven inquiries related to product contact acceptability and restricted substance compliance. Generate and sign letters of certification that accurately reflect applicable regulatory requirements and compliance status.
• Regulatory Knowledge Development – Build and maintain foundational knowledge of U.S. and select global regulatory compliance requirements applicable to end consumer safety. Develop working familiarity with compliance disciplines including food contact regulations (U.S. FDA, select international frameworks), state packaging regulations (PFAS, metals, BPA, TPCH), Good Manufacturing Practices frameworks, and customer-specific requirements. Apply this knowledge to evaluate customer and consumer inquiries and support regulatory compliance and risk management decisions.
• Regulatory Trend Monitoring & Analysis – Monitor food and packaging regulatory trends across domestic jurisdictions using established sources and tracking tools. Research and summarize regulatory changes as they are published, flagging potential impacts to the compliance team. Assist in maintaining internal compliance tracking logs and communicate routine findings to the Quality and Compliance Manager or compliance team through standard reporting channels.
• Customer & Stakeholder Consultation – Serve as a primary compliance resource for selecting customers, suppliers, and internal partners — including sales and product development — on packaging compliance matters. Manage and prioritize customer regulatory compliance requests with a strong focus on responsiveness, accuracy, and customer experience.
• Industry Engagement and Learning Agility – Attend industry conferences, trade association events, and educational forums related to food and medical packaging.
• Process Improvement – Support process improvement initiatives within Printpack's regulatory compliance and safety risk management workflows by gathering data, documenting current processes, and identifying inefficiencies or gaps. Assist in implementing changes as directed by senior team members and track progress against defined milestones to help enhance efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness across the regulatory compliance function.
• Regulatory Compliance Risk Management – Analyze regulations, test data, product formulations, and food properties to support compliance determinations and risk assessments. Apply sound professional judgment to evaluate complex regulatory scenarios and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Regulatory Systems and Workflows – Support the maintenance and day‑to‑day operation of regulatory workflows, databases, and electronic systems. Perform routine data entry, run standard reports, troubleshoot basic system issues, and elevate more complex problems to Manager or senior team members. Assist in documenting system processes and identifying areas where workflows may be improved.

Skills Requirements

• Regulatory Knowledge & Interpretation: Ability to research and learn how to interpret, U.S. and select global food packaging regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations, restricted substance frameworks, and select international food contact standards across one or more type of application, e.g.food, pet, consumer goods, and medical packaging.
• Compliance Certification & Documentation: Ability to review and assess standard customer requirements and draft professional responses to customer inquiries.
• Risk Assessment & Technical Analysis: Ability to analyze technical information and apply to daily work
• Client Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal and internal client-facing skills with the ability to manage customer regulatory compliance requests, build trusted relationships, and deliver a high-quality regulatory compliance experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Consultation: Ability to work effectively with cross functional partners to resolve compliance matters.
• Project & Priority Management: Ability to independently manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Communication & Persuasion: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate generation of formal certification letters
• Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies in processes and suggest improvements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Packaging Science, or a related scientific or technical field preferred; OR equivalent experience. Prior experience in regulatory compliance, or food contact materials evaluation or medical regulatory compliance preferred. Working knowledge of U.S. FDA food contact regulations and global equivalents (EU, EFSA, etc.) Experience consulting with customers and cross‑functional teams on regulatory compliance matters preferred. Familiarity with restricted substance lists, food contact acceptability frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies preferred. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret regulatory texts, test data, product formulations, and food properties to support compliance determinations. Self‑directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent customer regulatory compliance requests. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Experience with document management platforms and familiarity with regulatory databases and compliance management systems preferred.

Work Conditions

Primary work environment includes office settings with ability to work remotely. Standard schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours; occasional evenings or weekends may be required to support improvement projects, audits, or equipment activities. Occasional interaction with production equipment, industrial processes, and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced regulated manufacturing environment. Extensive collaboration with plant management, production, quality, supply chain, and customer‑facing teams to drive quality improvement and defect elimination. Support Corporate and local Food Safety initiatives and programs as necessary. Support and uphold the Printpack Statement of Philosophy and Expectations of Our Leaders.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Printpack is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Company Overview

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee‑centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• life insurance
• short‑term disability
• long‑term disability
• 401(k)
• matching gift program
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• service awards

Printpack Statement of Philosophy

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success.

Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.

Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.