Manager, Packaging Regulation & Compliance

The Kraft Heinz Company
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 104,200 - 130,200 annuallyFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Project management","Analytical skills","Risk assessment"]

Lead North America food and food-packaging regulatory compliance strategy for Kraft Heinz, serving as a subject matter expert on FDA/USDA/CFIA and state/provincial requirements. Drive end-to-end compliance monitoring and enforcement readiness through horizon scanning, impact assessment, and translating obligations into policies, controls, and implementation plans. Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain) to embed regulatory requirements into development and commercialization, while managing submissions, supplier guidance, and regulator/industry engagement.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company
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Manager, Packaging Regulation & Compliance

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Job Summary

Lead North America food and food-packaging regulatory compliance strategy for Kraft Heinz, serving as a subject matter expert on FDA/USDA/CFIA and state/provincial requirements. Drive end-to-end compliance monitoring and enforcement readiness through horizon scanning, impact assessment, and translating obligations into policies, controls, and implementation plans. Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain) to embed regulatory requirements into development and commercialization, while managing submissions, supplier guidance, and regulator/industry engagement.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure compliance with existing and emerging federal and state food and food-packaging laws, regulations, and guidance through monitoring, interpretation, and horizon scanning.
  • •Lead regulatory assessments for new product development, reformulations, and market expansion initiatives.
  • •Develop and implement compliance strategies across product categories and markets, including packaging initiatives such as EPR and minimum recycled content targets.
  • •Manage regulatory submissions, notifications, reporting, and agency correspondence; oversee compliance monitoring and enforcement readiness.
  • •Partner across R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other teams to integrate regulatory requirements into growth and commercialization activities and provide internal training and guidance.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 104,200 - 130,200 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kLife InsuranceDisability

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, chemistry, biology, toxicology, engineering, or a related scientific field.
  • •Minimum 5–8 years of food regulatory experience with at least 3 years focused on leadership opportunities.
  • •Deep understanding of federal and state food regulations, including mandatory labeling elements, product claims, and consumer packaging.
  • •Experience with regulatory submissions, agency interactions, compliance program development, and commercialization processes.
  • •Experience engaging with trade organizations and/or government agencies for advocacy.
Experience:5-8 yearsFood regulatoryFood safetyPackaging compliance
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProject managementAnalytical skillsRisk assessment

Company Brief

The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage company producing iconic packaged foods and condiments across categories like cheese, meals, condiments, and beverages, serving retail, foodservice, and consumer markets worldwide.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded: 2015
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