Senior Manager, Food Regulatory – Hydration, Desserts & Meals

The Kraft Heinz Company

. Provide regulatory and people leadership within the Food Regulation & Strategy team .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $120,800 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. food regulatory compliance, including FDA and USDA regulations, while providing strategic regulatory guidance and leadership to cross-functional teams. Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business strategies and ensure compliant commercialization across food portfolios.

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Regulatory Compliance ExpertiseFDA And USDA RegulationsTeam Leadership And DevelopmentStrategic Regulatory GuidanceFood Science Or Nutrition Degree

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Hard Skills

Regulatory GuidanceLabeling ComplianceIngredient Safety AssessmentClaims SubstantiationTechnical DocumentationProduct CommercializationNutritionals SpecificationGRAS AssessmentFood Science KnowledgeLabeling Databases

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsNegotiationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Food RegulationCommercializationCross-Functional CollaborationFast-Paced EnvironmentsDietary Supplements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide regulatory and people leadership within the Food Regulation & Strategy team
Enable compliant commercialization across the Hydration, Desserts, and Meals portfolio
Lead a team responsible for regulatory guidance on ingredients, formulas, labeling, nutritionals, GRAS assessment, claims, and promotions
Lead, coach, and develop the food regulatory team
Provide strategic regulatory advice and technical guidance consistent with FDA and USDA requirements and Kraft Heinz policies
Lead regulatory support for product commercialization, including specifications, nutritionals, formulations, ingredient safety, labeling, claims, substantiation, advertising, promotions, and technical documentation
Lead responses to urgent regulatory matters, including factory and label emergencies, label exceptions, and temporary approvals
Coordinate team workflows and resources across priorities
Translate regulatory requirements into practical options and balanced recommendations
Build cross-functional partnerships across R&D, Marketing, Legal, Quality, Operations, and Product Development
Partner with senior managers and functional leadership to shape strategy, priorities, and scalable ways of working

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least a BA or BS in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field with exposure to food science/engineering, nutrition/labeling, or product development
7-10 years of relevant experience in US food, beverage, and/or dietary supplement labelling regulatory compliance
Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and processes, including mandatory labeling elements, ingredient safety, and product claims
Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulatory compliance and commercialization requirements, including FDA and USDA regulations, specifications, claims, and labelling databases
Demonstrated experience providing strategic and solution-oriented regulatory advice and technical guidance in complex, fast-paced business environments
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, presentation, and influencing skills
Ability to negotiate effectively and partner across highly complex and ambiguous situations
Experience leading, coaching, and developing teams, including hybrid teams across multiple locations
Ability to develop others and raise the team’s overall capability
Ability to apply sound judgment in gray areas and translate regulatory complexity into practical business guidance
Proven business minded ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work with urgency and follow-through
Proven ability to proactively spot issues and address them through strategic problem solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus
Affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving plans for employees and eligible dependents
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leave of Absence
Flexible Work Arrangements
Recognition
Training
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Programs
Family Support Programs
401k
Life insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Disability coverage
Physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities