Regulatory Compliance Manager

PGI Foods•Lowell, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PGI Foods is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory programs that ensure their soups, sauces, and specialty food products meet all FDA, USDA, customer, and industry requirements. In this leadership role, the manager will partner with Quality, R&D, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing to bring innovative products to market while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and food safety. This is a leadership role within the food manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field (Master's preferred).
3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or a related technical field.
2+ years of experience managing food labeling, nutrition facts panels, ingredient statements, and regulatory documentation.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of: FDA & USDA regulations, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, SOPs.
Experience reviewing food labels, packaging artwork, and regulatory claims.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and nutrition analysis/compliance software.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting new product commercialization.
HACCP Certification
PCQI Certification
SQF Practitioner Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Experience with allergen management and ingredient compliance.
Experience working with customer-specific regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead regulatory compliance programs for existing products and new product launches.
Review and approve nutrition facts panels, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, and food labels.
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, customer, and international regulatory requirements where applicable.
Oversee packaging artwork approvals and regulated marketing claims, including Organic, Non-GMO, and Gluten-Free.
Monitor changing food regulations and communicate impacts across the organization.
Partner with R&D, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and Marketing throughout product commercialization.
Maintain regulatory documentation, certifications, specifications, and compliance records.
Manage product setup and maintenance within internal systems and customer databases.
Verify ingredient compliance through supplier documentation and Approved Supplier Programs.
Conduct regulatory reviews and support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Determine HACCP categorization and regulatory requirements for new and existing products.
Supervise, mentor, and develop regulatory team members.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and serve as the organization's regulatory subject matter expert.