Role Overview

Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with State, FDA, and emerging market regulations across all manufacturing sites.
Lead research and discovery efforts for compliance in new markets like Canada, Mexico, South American, and Europe.
Oversee and improve the supplier compliance and approval programs.
Support efforts to develop and improve company policies as they relate to regulatory compliance or other business needs.
Develop a new team of regulatory auditors, providing guidance on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including food product registrations, labeling, and ingredient approvals.
Coordinate with internal departments such as Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Legal, Marketing, and Sales to address regulatory issues and ensure alignment with company objectives.
Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for product formulations, new partners, suppliers, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate with external consultants, legal counsel, and professional associations to monitor industry trends and anticipate regulatory changes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to regulatory compliance or other business needs.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics to senior management.
Serve on the Food Safety Leadership and Recall teams to ensure directional alignment with company and regulatory needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Education or other related field; advanced degree preferred but not required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the food industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
In-depth or functional knowledge of Department of Agriculture (UDAF preferred), FDA, CFIA, or other applicable regulations pertaining to food manufacturing, labeling, and distribution.
Proven track record of successfully managing regulatory compliance for multi-site operations.
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing direct reports and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external partners.
Ability to develop and execute regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to align complex regulatory requirements and company policies.
Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and conducting regulatory inspections and audits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and similar software tools.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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