Regulatory Compliance Manager

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

6h • $135,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder’s is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Regulatory Compliance Manager to help ensure its products and packaging comply with FDA, USDA, and third-party regulatory guidelines. The role partners with company leaders, cross-functional teams, and external resources to uphold quality standards and industry best practices for regulatory compliance.

The manager reviews and approves product labeling, documentation, advertising, and other consumer-facing materials; interprets food regulations for specific products and labeling situations; and maintains product and labeling information systems. The position also supports regulatory submissions and provides guidance to departments throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in food labeling or regulatory compliance in the food industry.
• Excellent understanding of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations.
• Familiarity with nutrition labeling software.
• Experience with USDA label submission and approval systems.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate product packaging, nutrition facts panels, ingredient statements, and allergen statements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaborative business partner who can help internal and external stakeholders identify win-win solutions, align on an appropriate course of action, and deliver committed outcomes.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to use quantitative data to support effective decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in food science, nutrition, or a related field.
• Experience in CPG product development or food manufacturing.
• Experience working in an organization driving rapid innovation, product launches, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Use regulatory labeling methodologies and systems to ensure products and packaging comply with applicable regulatory and third-party requirements.
• Ensure labels and documentation meet regulatory requirements and accurately reflect product formulations and ingredients.
• Review and approve labeling materials, including nutrition facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen statements, and other regulatory copy.
• Review and approve advertising materials and other consumer-facing content.
• Stay current on existing and proposed food regulations and act as a liaison for labeling regulatory compliance within Kinder’s.
• Evaluate and apply regulations to specific product types and labeling situations.
• Maintain and update databases of product specifications, nutritional information, ingredient lists, and allergen declarations.
• Use software and systems to manage and track labeling information.
• Prepare and maintain label transmittals and other documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Partner with Innovation, R&D, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide other departments with guidance and support on labeling requirements.
• Perform other responsibilities as required by the business or leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Bonus or incentive eligibility.
• Equity grants.
• Competitive health benefits.
• Family-friendly benefits, including parental leave.
• Flexibility to work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager