About The Role

Kinder’s is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Regulatory Compliance Manager who will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that Kinder’s products and packaging meet all FDA, USDA and third-party regulatory guidelines. This role will be critical to helping drive regulatory compliance against our high-quality standards. You will partner with Kinder’s leaders, cross-functional teams and external resources to ensure Kinder’s delivers high quality and amazing tasting products consistently while adhering to industry best practices for regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize “best in class” regulatory labelling methodology and systems to ensure compliance of all products and packaging materials with applicable regulatory and third-party agencies.
• Ensure that all labels and documentation are compliant with regulatory requirements and are accurate based on product formulations, ingredients, etc.
• Thoroughly review and approve all labeling materials, including nutrition facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen statements, and other regulatory labeling copy.
• Review and approve advertising materials and other consumer-facing content.
• Stay up to date on current and proposed food regulations and act as a liaison for labelling regulatory compliance within Kinder’s.
• Evaluate and apply regulations to specific product types and labeling situations. 
• Maintain and update databases containing product specifications, nutritional information, ingredient lists, and allergen declarations. 
• Utilize software and systems for managing and tracking labeling information. 
• Prepare and maintain label transmittals and other documentation for regulatory submissions. 
• Work with cross-functional teams, including Innovation, R&D, and Manufacturing, to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Provide guidance and support to other departments on labeling requirements. 
• Other responsibilities may be included as required by the business or leadership.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Preference for degree in food science, nutrition or related field.
• 5-10 years’ relevant experience in food labeling or regulatory compliance in the food industry.
• Excellent understanding of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations.
• Familiarity with nutrition labeling software.
• Experience with USDA label submission and approval systems.  
• Ability to interpret and evaluate product packaging, nutrition facts panels, ingredient and allergen statements. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Experience in CPG product development or food manufacturing is preferred. 
• Experience being part of an organization driving rapid innovation, product launches and product development is preferred.
• Collaborative business partner with a track record of helping internal and external stakeholders identify win-win solutions and driving alignment around best course of action and accountability for delivering committed outcomes.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and strong analytical & problem-solving skills with ability to collect and use quantitative data to drive more effective decision-making.

Location and Travel + Pay Transparency

This role will be located in our Walnut Creek, California office.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $135,000- $155,000 per year. The salary range posted for this role reflects the good-faith base pay range Kinder’s reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting and may vary based on the location of the role. Individual compensation within the posted range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs.