Regulatory Compliance Manager

Location: Lodi, NJ (Fully Onsite)

Compensation: $120–140k with annual bonus potential, incentives, and stock options

About the Role

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory programs across a diverse product portfolio. This individual will lead compliance initiatives related to domestic and international regulations, sustainability, environmental reporting, and product compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to support new product development and business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a regulatory professional who enjoys building scalable processes, driving continuous improvement, and navigating evolving regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance efforts across multiple product lines, ensuring adherence to domestic and international regulations.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and provide guidance on business impacts and compliance strategies.
• Develop, implement, and improve compliance programs, processes, and documentation to support organizational growth.
• Manage environmental and packaging compliance programs, including reporting requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Marketing teams to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support new product introductions by identifying regulatory requirements and ensuring appropriate documentation is completed.
• Collaborate with external consultants and industry organizations on regulatory and compliance-related initiatives.
• Lead compliance projects focused on risk reduction, operational improvements, and regulatory readiness.
• Maintain compliance databases, reporting systems, and supporting documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Travel up to 15% as business needs require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, regulatory affairs, quality, engineering, or a related function within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international regulatory frameworks, environmental compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience managing packaging, environmental, or product compliance programs.
• Ability to interpret regulations and translate technical requirements into practical business solutions.
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams to drive compliance initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within consumer products, food manufacturing, packaging, industrial products, or similar regulated industries is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k retirement plan