Safety Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian food contact regulations (FDA, CFIA), and familiarity with state-specific requirements.
• Understanding of packaging materials science and safety testing protocols.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage complex regulatory landscapes.
• Effective communicator, able to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge in risk analysis, supplier engagement, and regulatory interpretation.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in packaging safety, regulatory affairs, or food contact materials, preferably within the foodservice, QSR, or CPG industries.
• Experience managing compliance for fast food, disposable packaging, retail food contact products, and or reusable food contact packaging systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of international food packaging regulations (EU, China GB, Mercosur).
• Active participation in industry associations or regulatory task forces.
• Experience supporting compliance, sustainability or circular packaging programs from a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) perspective.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food packaging and contact materials used in North America comply with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, state laws such as California Prop 65).
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance and safety validations, including Food Contact Substance Notifications (FCNs), No Objection Letters (NOLs), and supplier declarations of compliance.
• Partner with suppliers and material vendors to obtain, review, and manage safety and regulatory documentation for materials and components used in packaging.
• Partner with third party test laboratories to ensure application of appropriate compliance and safety testing protocols.
• Oversee internal compliance protocols, audits, and risk assessments for packaging materials, including new product development and changes to existing formats.
• Coordinate with Packaging Development, Quality, Sourcing and Product Management teams on enforcement or litigation risks related to packaging safety.
• Lead regulatory and safety evaluations of reusable, refillable, and returnable packaging systems within North America.
• Ensure compliance with applicable sanitation, durability, and reuse safety standards, including FDA food code interpretations and local health regulations.
• Provide technical and regulatory input into the design and implementation of reusable packaging initiatives to support circularity and sustainability goals.
• Monitor scientific, regulatory, and societal trends that may impact packaging safety and compliance (e.g., substance restrictions, use restrictions, content limitations, recycled content mandates, etc.).
• Support early warning systems to flag potential issues and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of proactive company positions and responses to emerging challenges in the packaging and FCM space, including monthly global AIM reporting.
• Monitor industry groups, regulators, and NGOs to track and engage on regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as the North America lead within the global Packaging Safety & Compliance team, ensuring alignment with global standards, policies, and initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Packaging Development, Innovation, Legal, Sourcing, Market Operations, and Sustainability teams to embed compliance and safety considerations early in packaging development cycles.
• Contribute to global knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
• Paid parental and medical leave programs
• 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
• 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
• Inclusive employee resource groups