Join Our Team as a Regulatory Affairs Supervisor
Are you a regulatory professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys navigating complex regulatory requirements? We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Supervisor to lead regulatory compliance initiatives, mentor a talented team, and help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and global regulatory compliance.
In this leadership role, you will serve as a key subject matter expert, providing guidance on domestic and international regulations, certifications, labeling requirements, supplier compliance, and product registrations. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, R&D, EHS, and Operations while supporting customers, certification agencies, and regulatory authorities. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about regulatory excellence, continuous improvement, and developing others.
If you have a strong background in food, flavor, chemical, or related regulatory affairs, experience managing or mentoring teams, and a desire to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply and become an important part of our success.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The Regulatory Affairs Supervisors is responsible for the development and administration of programs and policies that result in company-wide compliance with regulatory agency requirements. Will also be responsible of daily supervision and support of the Regulatory Department personnel. Acts as a backup when Manager is not available.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Provide internal regulatory support & compliance guidance regarding AFF products and intended end use.
* Evaluate and provide interpretation or guidance to staff on next steps when supplier documentation is not complete or clear.
* Maintain integrity of AFF raw material substantiation database in FABS (review, interpret, validate information entered in AFF database).
* Review regulatory and technical documents from suppliers for compliance with AFF company requirements as part of supplier approval process.
* Review regulations and supplier documents to determine International Compliance for raw materials. Maintain this information in the AFF compliance database.
* Verification of International compliance data entered by RA Specialists to ensure integrity of the AFF database.
* Review AFF formulas & technical data for compliance with applicable regulations, customer requirements and industry guidelines
* Generate draft documents to support AFF ingredient registration for import to various foreign countries. (For manager review.)
* Generate draft documents and responses to customs agent’s requests for information related to AFF products. (For manager review.)
* Communicate approved information to customers, certification agencies, customs or regulatory agencies along company guidelines.
* Liaise with appropriate individuals within AFF regulatory, EHS and quality for information exchange and proactive handling of product safety/regulatory issues. Ensure proper understanding in both directions.
* Approve initial AFF product label profile.
* Manage the process of foreign language label creation and approval by necessary 3rd parties.
* Submit AFF products for Kosher, Halal and organic certification.
* Participate in Organic and Halal audits.
* Review and approve FIDS generated by the department staff. Act as backup to generate FIDS.
* TTB filing of AFF formulas.
* Complete customer documents/questionnaires related to certification of their products that utilize AFF ingredients.
* Review and approve SDSs and provide guidance for staff.
* Participate in conversion of R&D to active products and perform regulatory review of formulas during that process. Apply for certs when needed.
* Interpret regulations; research, develop, implement, and review technical data for compliance.
* Advise AFF personnel regarding new governmental reg