Director Global Compliance

Morgan Street Holdings•Chicago, IL

1d•$165,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Director, Global Compliance & Packaging Safety, sits within our tms, Category Services Packaging – Global Compliance & Safety. The Director, Global Compliance & Safety is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing global regulatory compliance, product stewardship, and safety across multiple product categories and international markets. This position leads the Global Compliance and Packaging Safety Team and is responsible for functional areas including product stewardship and product testing. The role ensures products meet applicable global safety standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals. The Director also leads the Global Anticipatory Issues Management (AIM) Framework, identifying and addressing emerging issues that may impact regulatory compliance or business continuity. Additionally, the role provides strategic oversight of the Supply Chain Human Rights Program, driving responsible sourcing and ethical manufacturing practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health & Safety, Legal, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory compliance or product stewardship, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Experience supporting foodservice packaging, fast food applications, and reusable packaging systems
Strong knowledge of global regulatory environments related to food-contact materials and personal protective equipment.
Experience in product stewardship and regulatory compliance
Proven experience leading cross-functional and international teams.
Demonstrated success in managing complex compliance programs across diverse geographies.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Experienced in identifying and managing regulatory risks in a fast-changing environment.
Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for product stewardship and product testing across global regions.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for compliance and packaging safety functions across North America, Europe, India, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific & Southeast Asia, Greater China, Australia & New Zealand.
Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards and guidelines for single-use food packaging, reusable food packaging, gloves & face masks/coverings, operational supplies, and promotional items.
Lead the design and execution of the AIM Framework, ensuring early identification, assessment, and mitigation of emerging regulatory, safety, and reputational risks.
Partner with internal compliance colleagues, supplier partners, and external experts to strategize, develop and execute mitigation actions resulting from Global AIM efforts.
Partner with cross-functional and regional teams to address critical compliance and product safety issues in a proactive manner.
Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Supply Chain Human Rights Program, focusing on manufacturing sites identified within the McDonald’s SCHR framework.
Ensure alignment with corporate human rights, ESG, and responsible sourcing policies.
Support supplier engagement, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives related to labor and human rights practices.
Monitor evolving global regulations and translate requirements into actionable business policies and processes.
Lead the development of internal compliance guidelines, risk assessments, and training programs.
Represent the company in relevant industry forums, regulatory bodies, and standard-setting organizations.
Report on global compliance metrics, program performance, and key risk indicators to senior leadership.
Drive process improvements and innovation in compliance systems, documentation, and audit readiness.