Job description
Who You Are:
You are someone who understands the complexities of FDA /USDA food formulation, claims, labelling regulations, and you have a passion for helping to assure compliance with regulations. You also have an understanding of the Federal Trade Commission and other regulations that impact the information that is provided to consumers. You are a person who enjoys contributing to the success of a product and works well in a team environment. You have an enthusiasm for reading and researching and an endless desire to learn. You are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. You are a rule-follower in general, but understand how to look at a situation to see if there are other ways of achieving the same goal. You can manage multiple tasks, meet the timing requirements for deliverables, and find solutions to problems as they arise.
The Task At Hand:
The Regulator Compliance Manager reports to the Senior Director of Quality and Compliance and plays a key role in supporting Product Development, Operations, and Marketing. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with food formulation and labeling regulations, verifying claims, managing the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, reviewing Marketing communications, and managing change requests for our baby food products. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and accurate representation of O’Farm’s food products. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in food quality and regulatory compliance with a passion for infant nutrition and consumer transparency.
In This Role, You Will:
• Assure all formulations are compliant with regulations, certifications, and claims (FDA, USDA, Health Canada, Organic, Kosher)
• Create final Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) using Flavor Studio software
• Conduct thorough reviews of new packaging proofs at all design stages, including verifying the accuracy of ingredients, nutrition facts, and allergen declarations on labels
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Marketing, and Packaging teams to ensure all product information is accurate and compliant, including Marketing Communications, Website, and Labelling
• Claims (e.g., Nutritional, Health, Structure Function) compliance substantiation, verification, and validation requirements, including documentation library, testing plans, and policy development
• Responsible for the determination and management of software used to create formulas and labelling information for NFPs
• Management of the Quality Management System Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, including coordination, writing, training, and implementation
• Management of Change Request Process
• Monitor potential legislative changes at the state, federal, and international levels and support transitions for implementation, compliance dates of labelling changes
• Support and guide department peers and external partners
• Other duties as assigned
In This Role, You’ll Bring with You:
• Bachelor’s degree in a science field, ideally in Nutrition, Biology, Food Science, or Chemistry
• A minimum of five years of professional program management experience in regulatory compliance and quality management systems
• Prior professional experience interpreting and applying complex regulations
• Proven proficiency in nutrition analysis software and labeling databases, preferred Flavor Studio software
• Familiar with the regulatory (FDA, USDA) labelling requirements for Infant to Adult age groups. Experience in 4-year-old and older labelling regulations
• An understanding of the requirements for USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verify, Kosher, and other certifications as they apply to products
• Experience in the development of Quality Policies and Procedure documentation covered under the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). (e.g., SGS, BRC)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work independently
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms
• Up to 20% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or as a department a few times a year. Anticipate possible travel up to a few times each quarter
• Genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet
• Desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment
• Previous exposure to cross-functional work between Sustainability and Operations preferred
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Compensation:
• Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
• The anticipated salary range for this position is $112,100.00 – 130,036.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a few factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, stipends, equity, and role-specific perks.
Additional:
• Remote-first work environment
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months
• New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance
• Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend
• Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts
• New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon a Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections
• Medical Insurance for the employee is covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee
• Vision and Dental Insurance are covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts for applicable plans
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence
• And so much more!
Who We Are
Our Purpose: Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.
Our Business: At Once Upon a Farm, a better story starts here. We’re on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy, snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection– to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.
We support and champion farmers who supply the highest-quality organic ingredients for our foods. We help parents keep their promise to provide the best nourishment for their children’s bodies and souls. We treat our consumers, customers, suppliers, investors, and all our valued employees with the same high level of dignity and respect that we expect from others. We will always fight for and support efforts to drive positive social change and food justice for the benefit of parents, kids, and families. Lastly, we foster an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture that values humility, honesty, passion, positive social impact, and fun.
Our Team: We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another’s success.
Once Upon a Farm is a purpose-driven brand made up of an inclusive group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, and those who are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. Bring your whole self to your work at Once Upon A Farm, a proud equal-opportunity employer. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
In an effort to help us remove unconscious bias from our resume review process, we ask that you please remove all identifying information from your resume (like profile photos) before you upload it. Once Upon A Farm is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work, and that starts with our hiring practices.
Once Upon a Farm, PBC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, cast, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.
