Regulatory Affairs Manager - Food CPG

Job Description

Job Description

Regulatory Affairs ManagerAbout the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead food regulatory compliance and labeling initiatives across a diverse portfolio of food products. This individual will serve as the company's subject matter expert on FDA and USDA regulations , ensuring products are accurately labeled, commercially compliant, and successfully brought to market.

This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Packaging, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to support new product launches, product reformulations, packaging updates, and ongoing regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Lead regulatory review and approval of product labels, packaging artwork, and commercialization documentation.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA/FSIS, and applicable food labeling regulations.
• Review and approve:
  • Nutrition Facts Panels
  • Ingredient statements
  • Allergen declarations
  • Product claims and marketing copy
  • Product names and standards of identity
• Partner with R&D and Packaging throughout new product development and product changes.
• Evaluate labeling risks and provide practical regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Review advertising, websites, promotional materials, and social media content for regulatory compliance.
• Support manufacturing by resolving labeling issues and regulatory questions.
• Maintain ingredient and finished product specifications.
• Monitor changing food regulations and implement updates across the organization.
• Serve as the primary regulatory resource for internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Manage regulatory priorities while driving continuous improvement of labeling and compliance processes.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of Regulatory Affairs or Food Labeling experience within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • FDA food labeling regulations
  • USDA/FSIS regulations
  • Nutrition Facts Panels
  • Ingredient and allergen labeling
  • Food claims and standards of identity
• Experience reviewing and approving packaging artwork and commercial labels.
• Demonstrated success partnering with R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Quality, and Operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience

• USDA and FDA-regulated food manufacturing
• Frozen foods, prepared meals, meat, dairy, bakery, or consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• Branded and private-label products
• Specification management and labeling software
• Previous leadership or team management experience