Global Regulatory & Export Manager

Position: Global Regulatory and Export Manager

Reports to: Director of Regulatory Affairs

Location: Remote capable.Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 miles north of Chicago's Loop.

Salary range: $92,000-$102,000 - Compensation is based on education, skills, experience and other job-related factors.

Position Summary:

Manages global regulatory initiatives within the Innovation, Quality and Compliance Department. Manages multiple projects to ensure labeling and regulatory documentation meet domestic and international guidelines and regulations.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge and understanding of domestic and international food regulations.
• Track potential changes in domestic and international regulations.
• Communicate to team regarding current and changing regulations that affect NMV.
• Complete regulatory documentation within IQC or required by regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate communication with third party partners (translators, authorities, suppliers, labs, etc.).
• Assist with customer inquiries.
• Troubleshoot export issues.
• Perform other related tasks/duties as requested.

• Additional Responsibilities:
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Nielsen Massey Vanillas, Inc. (NMV) and Nielsen Massey Vanillas International B.V. (NMVI) regarding formula and labeling regulations for the US, Canada, EU, UK and other international markets.
• Utilizes appropriate domestic and international regulation sources to determine formula and labeling compliance for Nielsen-Massey and third-party supplier products.
• Works as a key team member with label creation and revisions.
• Closely follows and communicates changes with domestic and international regulations that may impact formulation, labeling, claims, export, and other regulatory areas.
• Reviews Sales and Marketing documentation (sell sheets, advertisements, website, etc.) to ensure regulatory compliance and appropriateness.
• Guides NMV and NMVI staff to ensure compliance with desired claims including third-party certifications (Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Organic, etc.).
• Assists with export regulatory documentation, issues and questions when needed.
• Performs internal audits, assists with third party audits, develops documentation and other Innovation, Quality and Compliance (IQC) Department tasks as needed or assigned.
• Participates in various cross-functional teams, meetings and projects to achieve NMV and NMVI business goals.
• Assists staff with customer and consumer inquiries as needed.
• Utilizes NMV/NMVI and third-party software and tools to accomplish job duties.

Personal Characteristics:

• Results Orientated - High energy, results-driven, determined, and flexible, with a strong and disciplined work ethic. Sets a quick pace and constantly raises the bar and presses the organization toward higher levels of achievement. Measures and tracks key business results and processes against best competitors or market. Assesses improvements and success in these terms. Promotes superior performance against stretch goals and has an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Change Management - Develops a clear case for change to the organization and mobilizes the team accordingly. Creates a sense of urgency and enthusiasm about the future path and where they are going as a team. Communicates frequently with employees and ensures that his/her message to the organization is clear. Perseveres with the ability to lead a team through challenging times. Challenges the status quo and can quickly develop and execute improvement plans.
• Leadership Capability - Has the leadership acumen and credibility to work collaboratively across the entire organization and develop talent. Should be hands-on, but able to delegate appropriately with the ability to motivate, inspire and commit an organization to a course of action and achieve results. It is important that this individual has the capacity to assume greater responsibilities over time. S/he must have unquestioned integrity and strong values; non-political and non-bureaucratic.
• Communication Skills - High level of emotional intelligence (EQ). Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at all levels. Leverages these capabilities to interact with, and persuade, executives throughout the organization. Excellent listening skills.

Knowledge and Characteristics:

MUSTS:

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Management experience or related technical area experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally in a global business environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• People/Team building skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in people management.
• Prefers working in a collaborative, action-oriented culture in which the free exchange of ideas and information is encouraged and expected.
• Experience in setting group and individual goals and objectives and establishing performance criteria.

WANTS:

• Global experience
• Experience in a family or privately held business.

Benefits
401k Plan and up to 4% company matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement or Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Bereavement
Short Term Disability
Weekly Paychecks
Rewards & Recognition Programs
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Annual Bonus Program