Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Manager

Reports to: VP of Food Safety

Compensation: $80K-$90K/yr.

Location: American Fork Utah

Hours: Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with State, FDA, CFIA, and emerging market regulations across all manufacturing sites.

• Lead research and discovery efforts for compliance in new markets like Mexico, South American, and Europe.

• Support efforts to develop and improve company policies as they relate to regulatory compliance or other business needs.

• Develop a new team of regulatory affairs professionals, 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.

• Stay updated on changes in food safety regulations and communication implications to relevant stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with regulatory agencies, including supporting the leadership team during regulatory engagements and meetings.

• 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 regulatory compliance metrics to senior management.

• Serve on the Food Safety Leadership and Recall teams to ensure directional alignment with company and regulatory needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Education or other related field; advanced degree preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the food industry, with at least 1 year 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.