Compliance Manager

Job Title: Compliance Manager

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Status: Salaried

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To : Compliance & Regulatory Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring comprehensive regulatory and legal compliance with Food & Drug Administration, Code of Federal Regulations, US Department of Agriculture, and applicable state regulations (including Proposition 65). This role extends beyond labeling to encompass full oversight of U.S. compliance requirements across product development, manufacturing, quality, and export readiness. A key responsibility is serving as the primary U.S. regulatory partner for our subsidiaries and manufacturing sites, ensuring that any products produced abroad for our brands meet all U.S. federal and state standards prior to export.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide end-to-end oversight of U.S. regulatory compliance for all products, ensuring alignment with FDA, CFR, USDA, and state-level requirements across formulation, production, packaging, and documentation.
• Act as the central U.S. regulatory liaison for overseas factories but also US customers / food service/brokers, guiding them through compliance expectations, export requirements, and the standards necessary for access to the U.S. market.
• Support all Brand projects to ensure successful and compliant U.S. launches by offering regulatory direction from concept through commercialization.
• Collaborate as a key member of cross-functional project teams, including R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and international Manufacturing.
• Deliver clear, timely regulatory guidance-identifying required changes, explaining regulatory rationale, and recommending compliant solutions that align with product and business goals.
• Serve as the internal authority on U.S. regulatory matters, providing leadership on issues beyond labeling, including ingredient approvals, claims strategy, manufacturing requirements, and import expectations.
• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to anticipate and resolve compliance challenges, proposing proactive strategies that support innovation while ensuring regulatory integrity.
• Develop and deliver training materials to educate both internal teams and international partners on evolving U.S. regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the transition and maintenance of compliant packaging and product information, including managing FDA review processes, documentation tracking, and artwork archiving.
• Stay informed on regulatory trends, emerging standards, and industry developments to keep the company ahead of potential risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to broader company initiatives that require regulatory partnership or oversight.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field required
• Ongoing connection with industry regulatory organizations to keep current on changes to regulatory issues (i.e. e-newsletters, website research, membership to organizations, etc.)

Experience:

• 4-6 years of experience in regulatory compliance in food manufacturing, etc.

Skills:

• Exceptional time management, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities, quickly and seamlessly change course (as needed) and deliver deadlines
• Strong computer (Microsoft Office Suite) skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Comfortable working in ever-evolving environment
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Successfully works autonomously and with others
• Ability to influence without direct authority