Manager, Corporate Regulatory Affairs

SummaryLand O’Frost is seeking a Manager, Corporate Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory compliance and risk management efforts across our organization. This role will serve as a key partner to cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations while supporting innovation, product launches, and operational excellence. This is a high-impact role responsible for guiding regulatory strategy, managing labeling and compliance processes, and acting as a critical liaison during regulatory events and communications.

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CompanyAt Land O’Frost, our brands of lunchmeat and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation’s best- selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven. We are seeking more passionate people to join our innovative team.
Why Join Land O’Frost?Opportunity to shape regulatory strategy for a leading food manufacturerHigh visibility role impacting product innovation and complianceCollaborative, cross-functional environment
How YOU will ContributeRegulatory Leadership & Risk ManagementProvide regulatory guidance for new product launches and existing products across Land O’Frost, customers, and co-manufacturersLead crisis management oversight, including mitigation planning and executionServe as regulatory liaison for withdrawals and recalls, ensuring proper documentation and verification of corrective actionsIdentify and manage product risks in collaboration with Food Safety, including root cause analysis and mitigation strategiesFSIS & Labeling ComplianceDirect and oversee FSIS regulatory compliance for labeling, raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and specificationsManage USDA label submissions, including generic approvalsReview and approve label graphics and packaging artworkDeliver training on label review and approval processesCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with R&D, Operations, Quality, and Food Safety teams on product launches, process changes, and OGSM initiativesServe as the Regulatory representative on co-manufacturer projectsConduct regulatory audits at vendor and co-manufacturer facilities to ensure complianceRegulatory Expertise & Communication xzbcwsv Communicate new and changing regulatory requirements to internal teams, including training as neededRespond to regulatory and compliance inquiries from internal and external stakeholdersConduct regulatory research to ensure best practices and continuous improvement
About YOU5+ years of USDA regulatory experience preferredFood manufacturing experience requiredBachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Agriculture, or related field requiredMaster’s degree preferredHACCP Certification requiredStrong knowledge of USDA meat and poultry regulationsExpertise in USDA food labeling requirementsProven ability to manage risk, audits, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment