Packaging Compliance & Regulatory Manager

ADEPT GROUP

. Lead regulatory compliance assessments for packaging materials, components, suppliers, and packaging changes .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeLewis Center • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance for packaging materials, including food-contact and sustainability regulations, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and compliance initiatives. Proficient in analyzing data and providing actionable guidance on regulatory risks and requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory Compliance AssessmentsFood-Contact MaterialsPackaging Sustainability RegulationsData Analysis and ValidationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Regulatory CompliancePackaging DevelopmentFood ScienceChemical EngineeringData AnalysisRegulatory Documentation ReviewPackaging Lifecycle ManagementSustainability RequirementsRisk AssessmentTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Regulatory Information SystemsData Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsFood IndustryBeverage IndustryRegulated IndustryInternational Regulatory Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regulatory compliance assessments for packaging materials, components, suppliers, and packaging changes
Interpret and apply food-contact, chemical, sustainability, labeling, and packaging end-of-life requirements
Partner with Packaging R&D and cross-functional teams on innovation, commercialization, cost-savings, sustainability, and supplier-change initiatives
Assess regulatory risks and develop practical recommendations and mitigation strategies
Maintain packaging compliance documentation, including supplier declarations, specifications, test reports, and other regulatory evidence
Monitor emerging packaging regulations and translate changes into actionable business guidance and compliance plans
Support EPR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging waste, and end-of-life labeling requirements
Analyze packaging data and partner with IT and other stakeholders to improve accuracy and reporting
Provide regulatory guidance, training, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Review packaging materials, components, suppliers, and proposed changes for regulatory compliance
Monitor emerging regulations and evaluate potential business impact
Collaborate with Packaging R&D, Procurement, Sustainability, IT, suppliers, laboratories, and consultants
Communicate regulatory risks, requirements, and recommendations across cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Regulatory Science, or a related scientific or technical field
8+ years of relevant experience in packaging regulatory affairs, food-contact materials, packaging development, quality, compliance, or a related field within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or another regulated industry
Knowledge of packaging materials, food-contact requirements, and packaging sustainability/environmental regulations
Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and reviewing technical and supplier compliance documentation
Experience analyzing large data sets, validating data accuracy, and identifying and resolving discrepancies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and lead across functions without direct authority
Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or regulatory field preferred
Experience supporting global or multi-market packaging portfolios preferred
Knowledge of U.S., Canadian, European, and/or other international food-contact regulatory frameworks preferred
Experience with packaging compliance, product lifecycle management, or regulatory information systems preferred
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for 5% annual incentive
Hybrid work with flexibility for offsite work
Occasional travel to plants or meetings