Manager, Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance

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The Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Operations team plays a pivotal role in supporting facilities by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements. They facilitate the implementation of the Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Standard, maintain and communicate action plan requirements, and ensure that facility controls are documented and in place. Additionally, they conduct assessments and audits to uphold product safety and quality programs in over 60 manufacturing facilities.

This role is expected to travel 25-50%.

The Koch Capabilities Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance team ensures all Koch companies’ products are safe in their manufacturing, use, and disposal, and comply with all regulations, customer product safety, and internal product safety requirements. We prioritize product safety and regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and international regulations throughout the product lifecycle. We also focus on human health, environmental impact, and customer requirements to help substantiate business and customer‑driven claims.

• Serve as a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Program Manager, assisting Product Safety Practitioners with certification compliance.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification, maintain partnerships with certification bodies, and manage audit scheduling and certification needs.
• Proactively monitor and communicate certification changes; provide root‑cause analysis and resolution support for audit non‑conformances.
• Lead and maintain documentation control, including updating and versioning procedure templates, guidance documents, and audit reports.
• Mentor and coach facility practitioners, supporting audit readiness, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and deliver facility training programs, including computer‑based and instructor‑led training.
• Lead and support strategic projects, including automation and digital tool development (e.g., SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, Power Automate).
• Communicate program requirements, changes, and project updates to all stakeholders through focused communications and training materials.

• Experience maintaining certification standards and audit processes such as ISO 9001, Safe Quality Food (SQF), or Brand Recognition through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS).
• Experience in developing and delivering instructor‑led and/or computer‑based training.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and build strong relationships with capabilities and facility teams; experience supporting or leading cross‑functional project teams.
• Proficiency using digital tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Forms, and Power Automate.
• Demonstrated scientific and analytical thinking, with a strong ability to solve problems, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement.

• Strong preference for candidates who have held multiple positions or supported various business units over a 10+ year career.
• Ability to gather requirements and implement digital solutions that drive self‑sufficiency and process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Chemistry, Biology, or related field and 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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