Regulatory Technical Manager

Kitchen Food Company•Hopkinsville, KY

10d

About The Position

This role is responsible for promoting and supporting a food safety-focused culture, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in quality and food safety. The manager will participate in developing future strategies and policies for food safety and quality as the company grows. Key responsibilities include analyzing and approving consumer-facing packaging, labels, and codes for regulatory compliance, creating and validating nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements, and reviewing marketing claims to ensure they meet federal regulations. The role also involves reviewing technical documentation from suppliers, staying updated on food laws, and communicating regulatory changes to relevant teams. Additionally, the manager will maintain accurate formulations, specification sheets, and regulatory data for internal systems and customer portals.

Requirements

Degree level qualification in a science or food technology field or equivalent
Strong technical background with extensive (10+ years experience) in food manufacturing
Deep understanding of FDA, USDA, FSMA regulations, allergen requirements, and NLEA (Nutrition Labeling and Education Act) standards
Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software, ERP systems, and nutritional analysis software (e.g., Genesis)
Experience managing non direct stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work cohesively with all departments and key stakeholders within the business and ability to drive a Food Safety & Quality Culture
Effective project management and time management skills
Highly articulate with excellent communication skills
Dedicated with a strong work ethic & “can do” attitude
High attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team
Ability to work under pressure with pace and energy to meet deadlines
Self-driven and motivated

Responsibilities

Promote and support the food safety focused culture with a commitment to strong team engagement, mentoring and cultural change
Maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders in the business
Promote and advocate continuous improvement in quality and food safety
Participate in developing future strategies and policies on food safety and quality as the company grows and expands
Analyze and approve consumer-facing packaging, unit labels, and case codes to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other governing bodies
Create and validate Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient statements, and allergen declarations based on product formulation data
Review and approve marketing claims (e.g., "Organic," "Non-GMO," "Gluten-Free," "Heart-Healthy") to ensure they meet federal regulations and can be backed by scientific documentation
Review technical documentation, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and specification sheets from raw material suppliers to guarantee they meet internal and legal standards
Stay updated on evolving food laws and communicate these regulatory changes to Marketing, R&D, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams
Maintain accurate formulations, specification sheets, and regulatory data required for both internal systems and customer/retailer portals.