Regulatory Affairs Manager

Provide day-to-day technical guidance for the Food Contact Compliance Analyst, ensuring high-quality output and alignment with EMEA regulatory standards.

Plan and prioritise the workload for the Food Contact Compliance Analyst function, managing resource allocation to ensure timely delivery of regulatory support to Sales and Operations.

Provide technical mentorship, ensuring the team maintains up-to-date knowledge of evolving FCM legislation.

Support the maintenance and effective use of the Regulatory Information Centre (SharePoint), ensuring the standardisation of responses to ensure the business has a "Single Source of Truth" for safety and sustainability data.

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or a related technical discipline.

In-depth working knowledge of EU Food Contact Legislation (Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, etc.), global chemical standards (REACH/CLP), and EU Packaging Regulations (PPWR and Conflict Minerals).

Proven experience in influencing industry bodies or trade associations (e.g., MPE, JIG) to protect business interests.

Experience supporting data-driven decision-making on material safety that impacts production, sales, and brand reputation.

Experience managing and prioritising technical workloads, mentoring team members, and providing technical guidance to the department to ensure it meets legal standards.

Experience monitoring regulatory developments and highlighting potential impacts or risks to the business.

Exceptional proficiency in English, with the ability to present complex regulatory strategies to internal stakeholders and customers in plain language.

Certified Lead Auditor status or significant experience in leading Supplier Quality Audit (SQA) programs for regulatory compliance.

Experience in overseeing the governance of digital regulatory databases (SharePoint/SMD) or advising on compliance integration within ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Knowledge of emerging circular economy regulations (e.g., PPWR) and their impact on metal packaging substrates and recycled content claims.

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