Manager Global Compliance & Package Safety
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to decide which sections to include. The posting includes: About Us (company description), What Matters The Most (culture), Why We Think You Will Love This Role (role summary), Summary Of Role (description), Key Responsibilities (list), Qualifications (Education, Core Competencies & Skills, Experience, Preferred Knowledge), Work Environment & Travel, Starting salary, Benefits (list). Also there is "Total Rewards" and "Benefits" with bullet list.
We need to map to allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We can combine some. For example:
- About the role: could include summary of role and why you will love this role? Possibly combine.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: could include qualifications (education, experience, skills). But we have separate headings for Qualifications and Skills. The instruction says we can use those headings. So we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay.
We need to avoid filler. Ensure we include substantive content.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, recruiting agencies, etc.
We need to preserve all substantive information: company description, culture, role summary, responsibilities list, qualifications (education, experience, core competencies, preferred knowledge), work environment & travel, starting salary, benefits list.
We need to format lists with
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We need to use
for each section heading.
We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "GCPS Manager, NORTH AMERICA". We'll not include that.
We need to fold minor metadata like maybe location? Not present. Work environment & travel includes remote/hybrid and travel 5-10%. That could be part of Schedule? Actually schedule not given. Travel is not schedule. Could be part of About the role or a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could be included in About the role prose.
We need to avoid creating Schedule section unless posting states schedule. It does not. So we omit Schedule.
Pay: we have starting salary range. So we create Pay section with that.
Benefits: we have list of benefits. So Benefits section.
Qualifications: we have education, experience, core competencies & skills (maybe split into Qualifications and Skills). The instruction allows Qualifications and Skills sections. We could put education and experience under Qualifications, and core competencies & skills under Skills. Also preferred knowledge could be under Skills or Qualifications. We'll decide.
We need to preserve all substantive info: education (Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.), experience (minimum 7 years...), core competencies & skills (list), preferred knowledge (international regulations, industry associations, experience supporting compliance...).
We'll put education and experience under Qualifications. Core competencies & skills under Skills. Preferred knowledge also under Skills (maybe as additional bullet).
Now About the role: we can include company description (About Us), What Matters The Most (culture), Why We Think You Will Love This Role (role summary), Summary Of Role (description). Could be multiple paragraphs.
We need to avoid duplication. Let's extract substantive paragraphs:
About Us: "tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best."
What Matters The Most: "Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com."
Why We Think You Will Love This Role: "GCPS Manager, NORTH AMERICA will sit within our tms, Category Services Packaging – Global Compliance & Safety"
Summary Of Role: "The Global Compliance & Packaging Safety Manager – North America is responsible for leading the regulatory compliance, safety assurance, and risk management strategies for disposable fast-food packaging and reusable packaging within the North American region. The role ensures that all packaging and food contact materials (FCMs) meet applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and global standards. In addition to compliance oversight, the position supports Anticipatory Issues Management, proactively identifying, evaluating, and communicating emerging risks and opportunities in the food packaging landscape, with a focus on food contact materials/packaging, substances of concern, regulatory change, and food safety."
We can combine these into About the role section.
Now Responsibilities: list under "Key Responsibilities JOB SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:" then bullet points. We need to extract each bullet.
Let's list them:
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management
- Ensure all food packaging and contact materials used in North America comply with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, state laws such as California Prop 65).
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance and safety validations, including Food Contact Substance Notifications (FCNs), No Objection Letters (NOLs), and supplier declarations of compliance.
- Partner with suppliers and material vendors to obtain, review, and manage safety and regulatory documentation for materials and components used in packaging.
- Partner with third party test laboratories to ensure application of appropriate compliance and safety testing protocols.
- Oversee internal compliance protocols, audits, and risk assessments for packaging materials, including new product development and changes to existing formats.
- Coordinate with Packaging Development, Quality, Sourcing and Product Management teams on enforcement or litigation risks related to packaging safety.
- Reusable Packaging Compliance
- Lead regulatory and safety evaluations of reusable, refillable, and returnable packaging systems within North America.
- Ensure compliance with applicable sanitation, durability, and reuse safety standards, including FDA food code interpretations and local health regulations.
- Provide technical and regulatory input into the design and implementation of reusable packaging initiatives to support circularity and sustainability goals.
- Anticipatory Issues Management (AIM)
- Monitor scientific, regulatory, and societal trends that may impact packaging safety and compliance (e.g., substance restrictions, use restrictions, content limitations, recycled content mandates, etc.).
- Support early warning systems to flag potential issues and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies.
- Contribute to the development of proactive company positions and responses to emerging challenges in the packaging and FCM space, including monthly global AIM reporting.
- Monitor industry groups, regulators, and NGOs to track and engage on regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations.
- Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the North America lead within the global Packaging Safety & Compliance team, ensuring alignment with global standards, policies, and initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Packaging Development, Innovation, Legal, Sourcing, Market Operations, and Sustainability teams to embed compliance and safety considerations early in packaging development cycles.
- Contribute to global knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement activities.
We need to output as - for each bullet. Could nest? Probably just flat list of all responsibilities. But we could keep headings inside? Not allowed. We'll just list each responsibility as a
- . Might be long but okay.
Now Qualifications: Education and Experience.
Education: "Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field. Master’s degree preferred."
Experience: "Minimum 7 years of experience in packaging safety, regulatory affairs, or food contact materials, preferably within the foodservice, QSR, or CPG industries. Experience managing compliance for fast food, disposable packaging, retail food contact products, and or reusable food contact packaging systems."
We could also include "Preferred Knowledge of international food packaging regulations (EU, China GB, Mercosur). Active participation in industry associations or regulatory task forces. Experience supporting compliance, sustainability or circular packaging programs from a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) perspective." That's more like preferred qualifications; we could put under Skills.
Now Skills: Core Competencies & Skills list:
- Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian food contact regulations (FDA, CFIA), and familiarity with state-specific requirements.
- Understanding of packaging materials science and safety testing protocols.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage complex regulatory landscapes.
- Effective communicator, able to influence and guide cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge in risk analysis, supplier engagement, and regulatory interpretation.
Plus preferred knowledge items: Knowledge of international food packaging regulations (EU, China GB, Mercosur). Active participation in industry associations or regulatory task forces. Experience supporting compliance, sustainability or circular packaging programs from a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) perspective.
We'll include those as
- under Skills.
Now Work Environment & Travel: "Role may be remote or hybrid, based on business needs. Occasional domestic travel required (estimated 5-10%). Direct Reports None currently. May oversee contractors (e.g., third party test laboratories, consulting firms, etc.) or matrixed team members for project work."
We could incorporate this into About the role or maybe a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could be part of About the role prose. We'll add a paragraph about work environment.
Now Benefits: list from "Total Rewards Benefits" section:
- Generous Medical, Dental, Vision And Other Great Benefits
- Paid parental and medical leave programs
- 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
- 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
- Hybrid work model
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
- Inclusive employee resource groups
Also earlier: "Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant: Our commitment to rewarding results Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success". That's more prose; we
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to decide which sections to include. The posting includes: About Us (company description), What Matters The Most (culture), Why We Think You Will Love This Role (role summary), Summary Of Role (description), Key Responsibilities (list), Qualifications (Education, Core Competencies & Skills, Experience, Preferred Knowledge), Work Environment & Travel, Starting salary, Benefits (list). Also there is "Total Rewards" and "Benefits" with bullet list. We need to map to allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can combine some. For example: - About the role: could include summary of role and why you will love this role? Possibly combine. - Responsibilities: list of duties. - Requirements: could include qualifications (education, experience, skills). But we have separate headings for Qualifications and Skills. The instruction says we can use those headings. So we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. We need to avoid filler. Ensure we include substantive content. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, equal opportunity, recruiting agencies, etc. We need to preserve all substantive information: company description, culture, role summary, responsibilities list, qualifications (education, experience, core competencies, preferred knowledge), work environment & travel, starting salary, benefits list. We need to format lists with
- . For prose use
. We need to use
for each section heading. We must not repeat job title as heading. The job title is "GCPS Manager, NORTH AMERICA". We'll not include that. We need to fold minor metadata like maybe location? Not present. Work environment & travel includes remote/hybrid and travel 5-10%. That could be part of Schedule? Actually schedule not given. Travel is not schedule. Could be part of About the role or a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could be included in About the role prose. We need to avoid creating Schedule section unless posting states schedule. It does not. So we omit Schedule. Pay: we have starting salary range. So we create Pay section with that. Benefits: we have list of benefits. So Benefits section. Qualifications: we have education, experience, core competencies & skills (maybe split into Qualifications and Skills). The instruction allows Qualifications and Skills sections. We could put education and experience under Qualifications, and core competencies & skills under Skills. Also preferred knowledge could be under Skills or Qualifications. We'll decide. We need to preserve all substantive info: education (Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.), experience (minimum 7 years...), core competencies & skills (list), preferred knowledge (international regulations, industry associations, experience supporting compliance...). We'll put education and experience under Qualifications. Core competencies & skills under Skills. Preferred knowledge also under Skills (maybe as additional bullet). Now About the role: we can include company description (About Us), What Matters The Most (culture), Why We Think You Will Love This Role (role summary), Summary Of Role (description). Could be multiple paragraphs. We need to avoid duplication. Let's extract substantive paragraphs: About Us: "tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With more than 1,400 employees across 28 countries., we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best." What Matters The Most: "Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com." Why We Think You Will Love This Role: "GCPS Manager, NORTH AMERICA will sit within our tms, Category Services Packaging – Global Compliance & Safety" Summary Of Role: "The Global Compliance & Packaging Safety Manager – North America is responsible for leading the regulatory compliance, safety assurance, and risk management strategies for disposable fast-food packaging and reusable packaging within the North American region. The role ensures that all packaging and food contact materials (FCMs) meet applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and global standards. In addition to compliance oversight, the position supports Anticipatory Issues Management, proactively identifying, evaluating, and communicating emerging risks and opportunities in the food packaging landscape, with a focus on food contact materials/packaging, substances of concern, regulatory change, and food safety." We can combine these into About the role section. Now Responsibilities: list under "Key Responsibilities JOB SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:" then bullet points. We need to extract each bullet. Let's list them: - Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management - Ensure all food packaging and contact materials used in North America comply with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, Health Canada, state laws such as California Prop 65). - Maintain up-to-date documentation of compliance and safety validations, including Food Contact Substance Notifications (FCNs), No Objection Letters (NOLs), and supplier declarations of compliance. - Partner with suppliers and material vendors to obtain, review, and manage safety and regulatory documentation for materials and components used in packaging. - Partner with third party test laboratories to ensure application of appropriate compliance and safety testing protocols. - Oversee internal compliance protocols, audits, and risk assessments for packaging materials, including new product development and changes to existing formats. - Coordinate with Packaging Development, Quality, Sourcing and Product Management teams on enforcement or litigation risks related to packaging safety. - Reusable Packaging Compliance - Lead regulatory and safety evaluations of reusable, refillable, and returnable packaging systems within North America. - Ensure compliance with applicable sanitation, durability, and reuse safety standards, including FDA food code interpretations and local health regulations. - Provide technical and regulatory input into the design and implementation of reusable packaging initiatives to support circularity and sustainability goals. - Anticipatory Issues Management (AIM) - Monitor scientific, regulatory, and societal trends that may impact packaging safety and compliance (e.g., substance restrictions, use restrictions, content limitations, recycled content mandates, etc.). - Support early warning systems to flag potential issues and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation strategies. - Contribute to the development of proactive company positions and responses to emerging challenges in the packaging and FCM space, including monthly global AIM reporting. - Monitor industry groups, regulators, and NGOs to track and engage on regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations. - Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Serve as the North America lead within the global Packaging Safety & Compliance team, ensuring alignment with global standards, policies, and initiatives. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Packaging Development, Innovation, Legal, Sourcing, Market Operations, and Sustainability teams to embed compliance and safety considerations early in packaging development cycles. - Contribute to global knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement activities. We need to output as
- for each bullet. Could nest? Probably just flat list of all responsibilities. But we could keep headings inside? Not allowed. We'll just list each responsibility as a
- . Might be long but okay. Now Qualifications: Education and Experience. Education: "Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field. Master’s degree preferred." Experience: "Minimum 7 years of experience in packaging safety, regulatory affairs, or food contact materials, preferably within the foodservice, QSR, or CPG industries. Experience managing compliance for fast food, disposable packaging, retail food contact products, and or reusable food contact packaging systems." We could also include "Preferred Knowledge of international food packaging regulations (EU, China GB, Mercosur). Active participation in industry associations or regulatory task forces. Experience supporting compliance, sustainability or circular packaging programs from a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) perspective." That's more like preferred qualifications; we could put under Skills. Now Skills: Core Competencies & Skills list: - Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian food contact regulations (FDA, CFIA), and familiarity with state-specific requirements. - Understanding of packaging materials science and safety testing protocols. - Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills. - Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage complex regulatory landscapes. - Effective communicator, able to influence and guide cross-functional teams. - Knowledge in risk analysis, supplier engagement, and regulatory interpretation. Plus preferred knowledge items: Knowledge of international food packaging regulations (EU, China GB, Mercosur). Active participation in industry associations or regulatory task forces. Experience supporting compliance, sustainability or circular packaging programs from a Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR) perspective. We'll include those as
- under Skills. Now Work Environment & Travel: "Role may be remote or hybrid, based on business needs. Occasional domestic travel required (estimated 5-10%). Direct Reports None currently. May oversee contractors (e.g., third party test laboratories, consulting firms, etc.) or matrixed team members for project work." We could incorporate this into About the role or maybe a separate section? Not in allowed headings. Could be part of About the role prose. We'll add a paragraph about work environment. Now Benefits: list from "Total Rewards Benefits" section: - Generous Medical, Dental, Vision And Other Great Benefits - Paid parental and medical leave programs - 401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing - 15 days of paid time off plus company holidays - Hybrid work model - Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance - Inclusive employee resource groups Also earlier: "Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country, some things remain constant: Our commitment to rewarding results Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success". That's more prose; we