Senior Analyst – Labeling Regulation

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Illinois seeks a Regulatory Affairs professional to ensure products, labeling, and advertising meet FDA/USDA and state requirements. You will develop and interpret nutrition and regulatory information for ingredients, formulas, and finished products, and review label graphics for regulatory accuracy.

You will guide cross-functional teams, track regulatory changes, assess impacts on products, and support onboarding for Analysts while staying ahead of nutrition trends.

Qualifications

• Years of experience in food labeling or regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret FDA/USDA regulations and apply to complex situations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Independently ensure regulatory compliance of Kraft Heinz products, labeling, and promotional materials with FDA/USDA and state requirements.
• Develop, interpret, and document regulatory information for ingredients, formulas, and finished products.
• Review and approve label graphics and specifications for regulatory accuracy.
• Provide regulatory guidance on cross-functional teams to support business decisions.
• Track and document regulatory changes and internal decisions.
• Assess impact of regulatory changes on existing and in-development products.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify labeling risks.
• Manage escalated inquiries and support corporate initiatives.
• Stay current on regulatory and nutrition trends and communicate implications.
• Contribute to advanced Food Regulation and Strategy Teams to guide decisions and policy.
• Support training and onboarding for Analysts.

Skills

FDA regulations

USDA regulations

Regulatory interpretation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel up to 5%

Job description

Responsibilities

• Independently ensure regulatory compliance of Kraft Heinz products, advertising, and promotional materials in accordance with FDA, USDA, and State requirements as well as internal standards
• Develop, interpret, and document nutrition and regulatory technical information for ingredients, formulas, and finished products
• Review and approve label graphics and specifications for regulatory compliance and technical accuracy
• Provide regulatory and nutrition guidance on cross‑functional project teams to support informed business decisions
• Track, assess and document regulatory requirements, changes, and internal decisions
• Evaluate and assess the impact of regulatory changes on existing and in‑development products
• Partner proactively with R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify labeling risks and opportunities
• Manage escalated consumer or regulatory inquiries and support corporate initiatives
• Stay current on regulatory and nutrition trends and communicate business implications
• Provide leadership by serving on advanced Food Regulation and Strategy Teams to guide Kraft Heinz decisions and policy
• Support training, onboarding, or day‑to‑day guidance for Analysts

Requirements

• years of experience in food labeling, regulatory compliance, or related functional area
• working knowledge of FDA and/or USDA regulations, labeling systems, and specifications
• able to interpret regulations and apply them to complex situations
• strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• effective communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional partners
• able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
• willing to travel up to 5%