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Sterling Engineering · 4 days ago

Senior Compliance Specialist

Lodi, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist responsible for ensuring compliance across a diverse portfolio of food service products distributed in global markets. The role involves managing regulatory, environmental, and quality assurance requirements, supporting adherence to food-contact material regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Herman Davis

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with regulations governing food-contact materials, including U.S. FDA 21 CFR standards, EU Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, Plastics Regulation (EU) 10/2011, and other applicable global requirements

Develop, review, and maintain Declarations of Compliance (DoC), test reports, technical files, and safety documentation

Assess supplier documentation including migration testing, certificates of conformity, and material safety evidence

Monitor emerging global regulations such as PFAS restrictions, single-use plastics directives, and updates to certification standards

Provide regulatory guidance during product design, material selection, and supplier evaluations

Manage requirements for exporting food-contact materials to the EU

Support market access by ensuring compliance with food-contact legislation, labeling and packaging rules, traceability, and relevant chemical regulations such as REACH and CLP

Ensure all necessary documentation meets standards for customs clearance and market entry

Manage EPR obligations for applicable regions, including data reporting, product categorization, and annual submissions

Support compliance with EPA-related directives and sustainability reporting requirements

Contribute to environmental initiatives involving waste reduction, recyclability, compostability, and sustainability claims

Assist with the management of trademarks, design rights, and copyrights related to products and branding

Coordinate with external counsel on filings, renewals, and monitoring of potential infringements

Maintain internal IP records and ensure proper product marking

Conduct preliminary IP assessments during product development and facilitate discussions with legal partners

Work collaboratively with Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations, and Legal teams to integrate regulatory and quality requirements throughout the development and production lifecycle

Provide training on food-contact regulations, EPR obligations, sustainability claims, and export compliance

Serve as a subject-matter expert for regulatory, environmental, and quality issues

Qualification

Regulatory complianceFood-contact regulationsEnvironmental complianceQuality systemsIntellectual property managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationAttention to detail