Manager, Packaging Regulation & Compliance

This individual is responsible for ensuring Kraft Heinz compliance with existing and emerging federal and state food & food packaging laws regulations and guidance documents. The role provides organizational leadership and engages with external partners all while providing expertise to ensure company compliance brand sustainability and excellence in regulatory management.

As a member of the Food Regulation & Strategy team the Strategy and Innovation Manager will lead Kraft Heinz North America food and/or food packaging regulatory compliance strategies across our diverse product portfolio. This role will serve as a subject matter expert on food and/or food packaging regulations ensuring our products meet all applicable compliance requirements while supporting innovation and market expansion initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end regulatory compliance cyclemonitoring and interpreting emerging requirements through proactive horizon scanning assessing impact and advising internal stakeholders and translating obligations into clear policies controls and implementation plans. Partnering across the Kraft Heinz business the role will embed regulatory requirements into growth and commercialization activities support strategic decision-making and help shape the organizations regulatory posture through timely guidance and constructive engagement with regulators and industry groups. The position will also oversee ongoing compliance monitoring and enforcement readiness including issue escalation corrective actions and continuous improvement of the regulatory management framework.

By providing tools programs and actionable insights to enable risk-informed decision making for key business initiatives the Strategy and Innovation Manager is able to demonstrate organizational leadership across the North America portfolio.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite weekly.

• Monitor and interpret evolving regulations from FDA USDA CFIA and state/Province regulatory bodies regarding food safety labeling and ingredient requirements

• Lead regulatory assessments for new product development reformulations market expansions

• Develop and implement comprehensive compliance strategies for food products and food packaging across all product categories and markets including strategies for food and color additives packaging initiatives such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs Minimum Recycled Content targets & reporting requirements packaging materials strategies and other ingredients claims and labeling requirements as well as KHC-directed initiatives and commitments.

• Manage regulatory submissions notifications reporting requirements and correspondence with regulatory agencies as needed

• Assist R&D and Quality communities in managing federal requirements for food packaging including FDA safety requirements for food contact substances and materials and package fill requirements.

• Work with suppliers to advance KHC expectations for packaging safety and compliance based on KHC intended uses and needs.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for regulatory issues across the portfolio

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders such as R&D Quality Marketing Supply Chain and other teams to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development processes and initiatives and to integrate regulatory strategies within regular business planning sessions

• Provide regulatory guidance during ingredient sourcing decisions and supplier qualification processes

• Lead FRS and cross-functional teams through regulatory challenges and commercialization transitions

• Train internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements compliance protocols and best practices

• Transition regulatory support from development phases to full commercialization as appropriate

• Assist Government Affairs ESG and other functions in monitoring emerging packaging requirements identifying business financial and other implications for KHC and developing KHC positions (internal and external) for proposed legal and regulatory requirements.

• Actively contribute information to assist with cross-functional issue awareness and risk management.

• Maintain deep expertise in food and/or food packaging regulations color additive and other ingredient requirements nutrition/labeling requirements reporting and certification processes

• Horizon scanning - Track regulatory trends proposed rule changes and industry developments affecting food labeling food safety and packaging composition/substances of interest and claims

• Analyze competitive landscape and industry best practices for regulatory compliance across all focus areas

• Develop and maintain regulatory procedures job aids guidance documents and databases

• Assess risks relevant to regulatory requirements and provide related strategic advice

• Leverage regulatory developments and portfolio expertise to identify opportunities risks and implications for business growth

• Stakeholder Management & Business Integration:

• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies industry associations external regulatory consultants suppliers customers and certification bodies

• Represent the company at industry conferences regulatory meetings and trade association committees

• Communicate regulatory requirements and developments risks and strategies to all relevant cross-functional stakeholders to drive uniform understanding and clarity on next actions

• Train and support key cross-functional stakeholders with food and/or packaging compliance-related responsibilities including R&D Quality Toxicology Legal Government Affairs ESG Businesses Tax Procurement Sales and Finance

• Collaborate with legal counsel and other functions on regulatory enforcement actions and compliance matters

• Maintain deep understanding of development and commercial processes relevant to regulatory requirements including product development manufacturing operations logistics procurement commercialization and customer relationships

• Facilitate negotiations and influence business partners when dealing with highly complex regulatory situations

• Bachelors degree in food science Nutrition Chemistry Biology Toxicology Engineering or related scientific field
• Minimum 5-8 years food regulatory experience with at least 3 years focused on leadership opportunities
• Deep understanding of/proficiency in federal and state regulations affecting food including mandatory labeling elements product claims and/or consumer packaging
• Experience with regulatory submissions agency interactions compliance program development and commercialization processes
• Experience participating in and working with trade organizations and/or government agencies for the purpose of advocacy
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and facilitate negotiations
• Strong leadership communication organizational and presentation skills across all levels within the organization

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced matrix-oriented organization
• Change management and influence skills
• Technical writing and presentation capabilities
• Conflict management and issue resolution
• Customer and consumer understanding
• Advanced product knowledge and domain expertise
  

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

• Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.