Corporate Regulatory and Labeling Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

SH - CBC - South Holland, IL 60473

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Job Shift: 1st

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunch meats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

The Regulatory and Product Development Manager is responsible for leading regulatory compliance and product development activities across Carl Buddig Company (CBC), Carl Buddig BBQ (CBQ), and Old Wisconsin Sausage (OWS). This role ensures all products, packaging, labels, claims, and formulations comply with applicable USDA, FDA, CFIA, and other regulatory requirements while driving new product development, product improvements, and commercialization initiatives.

The position serves as a key liaison between R&D, Operations, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Regulatory Consultants, and external suppliers to ensure products are developed, approved, launched, and maintained in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs require.

• Manage and lead regulatory compliance activities across all product categories and business units.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, CFIA, and applicable state and international regulations.
• Coordinate and submit USDA and Canadian label approvals as required.
• Serve as the primary regulatory resource for labeling, ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, allergen management, product claims, standards of identity, and country-of-origin requirements.
• Review and approve packaging artwork, labels, and marketing materials for regulatory compliance and company standards.
• Partner with regulatory consultants and industry experts to remain current on regulatory changes and emerging requirements.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, approvals, specifications, and supporting records.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams regarding regulatory requirements and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries related to product claims, ingredients, sourcing, labeling, and regulatory matters.
• Issue film/label samples for graphics books as updates are made.

• Oversee the assembly, verification, and maintenance of Nutrition Facts Panels and related nutritional documentation for all products.
• Review and approve final product formulations to ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, CFIA, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate formulation changes for impacts to nutrition labeling, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, standards of identity, and product claims.
• Verify the accuracy of nutritional calculations, laboratory analyses, ingredient specifications, and supporting documentation used for label development.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure final formulations align with approved labeling and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and approve label claims, marketing statements, and package declarations based on formulation and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regulatory oversight of formulation, ingredient, and nutritional data within company specification systems.
• Provide regulatory guidance regarding formulation…