Sr. Regulatory Manager

Imbibe; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Imbibe, a leading food and beverage development company in Niles, is seeking a Sr. Regulatory Manager to oversee regulatory compliance. This role involves leading a team, ensuring adherence to regulations, and maintaining high product safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food regulations and leadership experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

401k retirement plan with company contribution and match

Generous company holidays, PTO, and sick time

Onsite gym and wellness opportunities

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Learning and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience in product safety and regulatory affairs.
• Excellent understanding of food and flavor regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food and flavor regulations.
• Lead and mentor a team of regulatory specialists.
• Manage data for product specification development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, nutrition, or related fields

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

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About Imbibe

Imbibe is a dynamic, high-growth food and beverage development company based in Niles, Illinois. We specialize in developing, creating, and manufacturing beverage flavors, ingredient systems, and finished food and beverage products. Our mission is to design ingredients with impact for the food and beverage industry.

About Imbibe

Imbibe is a dynamic, high-growth food and beverage development company based in Niles, Illinois. We specialize in developing, creating, and manufacturing beverage flavors, ingredient systems, and finished food and beverage products. Our mission is to design ingredients with impact for the food and beverage industry.

Since our founding in 1963, Imbibe has been at the forefront of flavor innovation and product development. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including full product development, taste modulation, and finished product solutions. Our state-of-the-art campus features an Innovation Center and Pilot Plant that enable us to tackle industry-wide taste and texture challenges, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality products.

At Imbibe, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to continuous improvement. Our values of collaboration, accountability, and entrepreneurship drive us to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We also believe in giving back to the community. Through various initiatives we support efforts to combat food insecurity in the Chicagoland area by donating ingredients and our time.

If you're passionate about the food and beverage industry and eager to make a meaningful impact, Imbibe is the place for you. Let's create something extraordinary together!

Summary Of Position

The Sr Manager of Regulatory is responsible for overseeing all aspects of regulatory compliance related to our food and flavor products. This individual possesses an in-depth knowledge of flavor and food regulations, has strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as a liaison between Customers and operating divisions of the company.
• Lead, mentor, develop and train a team of direct & indirect regulatory specialists.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable food and flavor regulations set by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, USDA, CFIA, EFFA, and other international regulatory agencies. Stay updated on changes to regulations and communicate implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Review product claims for use and approval in the intended market; ensure legal compliance for all regulatory requirements based on product status and intended market for distribution
• Work closely with the Quality Team to maintain product quality and safety standards. Provide regulatory input on customer requested documents and questionnaires.
• Closely monitor, assess, and lead improvements to existing work processes
• Support the Sales, Customer Service and Marketing teams with external inquiries related to products and ingredients.
• Provide regulatory advice on route-to-market for new innovations, working with external experts where needed for new categories or channels.
• Manage data and document compilation for the development of individual product specification.
• Provide leadership on Regulatory initiatives, implementation, training, and compliance.
• Coordinate the implementation of programs, policies, SOPs, and practices to ensure smooth operation of internal and external processes.
• Supports document management for all regulatory and company-wide third-party certifications (e.g. Organic, Kosher, etc.) ensuring that all regulatory related issues are addressed in compliance with written processes, procedures and/or applicable requirements.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with NOP rules. Lead annual organic audit with 3rd party certifying agency. Provide support and follow up in solving any issues uncovered during audit.
• Develop and deliver regulatory training programs for internal teams and external customers to enhance awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional leadership teams and Executive leadership team to ensure that the regulatory strategy aligns with commercial goals.
• Represent the company in industry associations and regulatory forums. Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging regulatory issues.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, nutrition, or other related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience in product safety and regulatory affairs in the food and flavor industry.
• Previous experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Excellent understanding of 21 CFR Part 101, 7 CFR Parts 205 and 206, NOP, OEHHA Prop 65, Non-GMO Project Verified guidelines.
• Working knowledge of food and flavor regulations set by the regulatory bodies in Canada, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Mercosur, and the rest of the APAC region.
• Ability to make educated judgements on authenticity, accuracy, and appropriateness of information. Must be able to prioritize and provide input on regulatory aspects
• Must demonstrate a strong attention to detail, careful execution of tasks, and regularly check own work before any submission.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with applicable database and compliance software like Genesis, Product Vision, or Compliance Cloud.
• Ability to apply food and packaging regulations to critical business decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to remain in a stationary sitting position 75% of the time
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of FEMA flavors, FMPs and TTB rules.
• Experience working with regulatory databases and software applications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage ambiguity effectively
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office setting
  
  

Approximate Salary Range: $115,000 USD - $135,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range listed represents the expected earnings for this role. The low end of the range reflects the starting salary for candidates with less experience or qualifications that meet the basic requirements for the position. The high end of the range reflects potential earnings for candidates with extensive experience, specialized skills, or qualifications above the standard requirements for the role.

Imbibe supports employee well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
• 401k retirement plan with company contribution and match
• FSA and HSA account
• Generous company holidays, PTO, and sick time
• Onsite gym and wellness opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning and professional development opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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