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World Finer Foods · 12 hours ago

Compliance Manager

Bloomfield, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

World Finer Foods is focused on ensuring comprehensive regulatory and legal compliance in the food industry. The Compliance Manager will oversee U.S. regulatory compliance for products, act as a liaison for regulatory matters, and support brand projects to ensure compliant product launches.

ConsumerFood and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end oversight of U.S. regulatory compliance for all products, ensuring alignment with FDA, CFR, USDA, and state-level requirements across formulation, production, packaging, and documentation

Act as the central U.S. regulatory liaison for overseas factories but also US customers / food service/brokers, guiding them through compliance expectations, export requirements, and the standards necessary for access to the U.S. market

Support all Brand projects to ensure successful and compliant U.S. launches by offering regulatory direction from concept through commercialization

Collaborate as a key member of cross-functional project teams, including R&D, Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, and international Manufacturing

Deliver clear, timely regulatory guidance—identifying required changes, explaining regulatory rationale, and recommending compliant solutions that align with product and business goals

Serve as the internal authority on U.S. regulatory matters, providing leadership on issues beyond labeling, including ingredient approvals, claims strategy, manufacturing requirements, and import expectations

Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to anticipate and resolve compliance challenges, proposing proactive strategies that support innovation while ensuring regulatory integrity

Develop and deliver training materials to educate both internal teams and international partners on evolving U.S. regulatory requirements

Oversee the transition and maintenance of compliant packaging and product information, including managing FDA review processes, documentation tracking, and artwork archiving

Stay informed on regulatory trends, emerging standards, and industry developments to keep the company ahead of potential risks and opportunities

Contribute to broader company initiatives that require regulatory partnership or oversight

Qualification

Regulatory complianceFood ScienceProject managementTime managementMicrosoft Office SuiteInfluencing skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related field required

Ongoing connection with industry regulatory organizations to keep current on changes to regulatory issues (i.e. e-newsletters, website research, membership to organizations, etc.)

4-6 years of experience in regulatory compliance in food manufacturing, etc

Exceptional time management, project management, and organizational skills

Ability to set priorities, quickly and seamlessly change course (as needed) and deliver deadlines

Strong computer (Microsoft Office Suite) skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Comfortable working in ever-evolving environment

Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

Successfully works autonomously and with others

Ability to influence without direct authority