Senior Director, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Pacific Coast Producers; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit-sharing bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Development opportunities

Farmer-owned cooperative

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs to oversee regulatory compliance and government affairs for California and Oregon facilities, based in Lodi, CA. This senior role reports to the Vice-President, General Counsel and directs cross-functional policy priorities.

With 10+ years in regulatory or public policy, you will lead multi-site programs, engage with regulators and trade associations, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy or related field.
• 10+ years in regulatory compliance or government relations.
• Strong knowledge of CA/West Coast regulations (Cal/OSHA, CDFA, CARB, Regional Water Boards).
• Experience leading regulatory programs across multiple facilities.
• Excellent executive-level negotiation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 20%+.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance systems across California and Oregon facilities.
• Provide risk-based compliance guidance to executive and operational leadership.
• Manage regulatory inspections, agency inquiries, permits, and reporting.
• Standardize compliance education for facility management.
• Develop and execute PCP’s public policy strategy.
• Represent PCP before legislators, regulators, and trade associations.
• Coordinate policy positions and executive briefings.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Finance, Sales, and HR to implement priorities.
• Direct trade associations, lobbyists, and outside counsel; manage budgets.
• Oversee lobbying disclosures and ethics requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Government relations

Public policy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (public policy/law/political science)

Job description

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking a Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs to oversee regulatory compliance and government affairs for California and Oregon facilities, based in Lodi, CA. This senior role reports to the Vice-President, General Counsel and directs cross-functional policy priorities.

With 10+ years in regulatory or public policy, you will lead multi-site programs, engage with regulators and trade associations, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy.