Regulatory Manager

About this position The Regulatory Manager is responsible for leading regulatory compliance activities in a food manufacturing facility operating under USDA and FDA requirements. This role partners closely with plant leadership, Quality Assurance, Operations, Sanitation, R&D, and external regulatory agencies to ensure products, processes, documentation, and facility practices meet applicable federal, state, customer, and internal standards. Serve as the facility subject matter expert for USDA, FDA, and other applicable food manufacturing regulatory requirements. Maintain regulatory readiness by ensuring policies, programs, records, specifications, labels, and facility practices are accurate, current, and audit‑ready. Partner with USDA and FDA representatives, third‑party auditors, customers, and internal stakeholders during inspections, audits, inquiries, and follow‑up activities. Review and support regulatory documentation, including HACCP plans, food safety plans, SSOPs, GMP programs, product specifications, labeling, ingredient statements, claims, and related records. Monitor regulatory changes and translate requirements into practical actions for plant teams, ensuring timely implementation and clear communication. Lead or support internal audits, regulatory assessments, corrective and preventive actions, root‑cause analysis, and verification of effectiveness. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure compliant product launches, process changes, and ongoing production. Provide training, coaching, and guidance to factory employees and supervisors on regulatory expectations, documentation practices, and inspection readiness. Support customer and certification audits by preparing documentation, responding to findings, and driving continuous improvement. Maintain accurate regulatory files and ensure records are retained in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr