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Regulatory Affairs ManagerAbout the OpportunityOur client is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead food regulatory compliance and labeling initiatives across a diverse portfolio of food products. This individual will serve as the company's subject matter expert on FDA and USDA regulations, ensuring products are accurately labeled, commercially compliant, and successfully brought to market.This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Packaging, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to support new product launches, product reformulations, packaging updates, and ongoing regulatory compliance.What You'll DoLead regulatory review and approval of product labels, packaging artwork, and commercialization documentation.Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA/FSIS, and applicable food labeling regulations.Review and approve:Nutrition Facts PanelsIngredient statementsAllergen declarationsProduct claims and marketing copyProduct names and standards of identityPartner with R&D and Packaging throughout new product development and product changes.Evaluate labeling risks and provide practical regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams.Review advertising, websites, promotional materials, and social media content for regulatory compliance.Support manufacturing by resolving labeling issues and regulatory questions.Maintain ingredient and finished product specifications.Monitor changing food regulations and implement updates across the organization.Serve as the primary regulatory resource for internal stakeholders and external customers.Manage regulatory priorities while driving continuous improvement of labeling and compliance processes.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.5+ years of Regulatory Affairs or Food Labeling experience within food manufacturing.Strong knowledge of:FDA food labeling regulationsUSDA/FSIS regulationsNutrition Facts PanelsIngredient and allergen labelingFood claims and standards of identityExperience reviewing and approving packaging artwork and commercial labels.Demonstrated success partnering with R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Quality, and Operations.Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.Preferred ExperienceUSDA and FDA-regulated food manufacturingFrozen foods, prepared meals, meat, dairy, bakery, or consumer packaged goods (CPG)Branded and private-label productsSpecification management and labeling softwarePrevious leadership or team management experience