Compliance Manager (Remote from New York)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Compliance Manager in New York .

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee and strengthen regulatory and quality assurance processes within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring materials, products, and packaging meet all domestic and international regulatory requirements while supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership skills, proactively manages compliance programs, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in maintaining certifications, managing supplier performance, and providing guidance on food safety, labeling, and regulatory matters. This is a hands-on position with significant impact on operational efficiency, product quality, and consumer safety.

Accountabilities

• Lead compliance programs across all manufacturing and packaging processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Manage material sampling, monitoring programs, and specifications to maintain product safety and quality.
• Oversee labeling, claims, and ingredient verification processes, including artwork creation and maintenance.
• Maintain supplier quality programs, including vendor approval, performance management, SCAR investigations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with certifications such as SQF, GFSI, cGMP, Kosher, Halal, Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, and Identity Preserved.
• Support internal teams, including Sales, Legal, and International Quality, with regulatory guidance, technical inquiries, and program knowledge.
• Conduct mock recalls, traceability exercises, and maintain databases and documentation to ensure readiness for audits and inspections.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP), FSMA requirements, and food labeling regulations.
• Prior experience managing specifications, claims, and supplier compliance programs.
• SQF Practitioner certification and process improvement experience (e.g., Six Sigma) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and compliance-related software.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and navigate cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• On-site work at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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