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At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to: 

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. 
• Develop lasting relationships with great people. 
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Quality Compliance Manager

The Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Manager is a corporate position providing leadership in the specific areas of labeling, manufacturing and distribution permits, export and operational compliance to support all facilities. The manager will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems to ensure customer, consumer and regulatory requirements are met. This position develops and implements compliance initiatives essential to the success and growth of the company.

Essential Functions

• Manage all activities related to all plant licensing and permits to support statewide units operations. Develop and maintain procedures for timely processing of all state and federal licensing; negotiate permit conditions to ensure they are sustainable and agreed upon.
• Manage all permit violations acting as the liaison between the company and state/federal regulators.
• Manage compliance documentation, policies and procedures in an electronic data management system and ensuring compliance with all state, federal and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and update applicable procedures and practices accordingly. 
• Develop and manage the export process for all product types ensuring that products are appropriately registered in other countries and all shipments have the necessary documentation to prevent rejection or delays at customs.
• Provide regulatory review of new concept formulas to determine ingredient acceptability, product classification, and potential sales restrictions in countries of responsibility.
• Responsible for assisting in the development and execution of domestic and international regulatory strategies for new and modified products.
• Keep abreast of general and product regulatory compliance developments in countries of responsibility
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of relevant product compliance regulations, including but not limited to nutrient claims, labeling, formulation, and product registration/notification requirements for Domestic and Internationals.
• Provide support and assists in implementing strategic quality and compliance initiatives and department projects in countries of responsibility.
• Monitor competitive claims, FDA’s and FTC’s actions, litigation, and news releases to ensure our product claims meet all regulations.
• Manage and lead a compliance team of direct reports to carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner.
• Develop and implement strategic policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; help facilities develop corrective actions plans as needed.
• Provide support and training to all direct reports and other teams as needed.
• Ensure corporate and facility personnel understand all permit conditions and maintain compliance.
• Support cross-functional teams with regulatory research and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain Water Quality Reports for customer and website deployment.
• Provide regulatory guidance to customers in regards to product compliance and label claims.
• Support the Customer Quality Manager and consumer affairs team with customer inquiries.
• Develop and maintain regulatory network (formal and informal) by establishing relationship with various regulatory bodies, local consultants and legal entities within the respective countries / regions where the organization has business interests.
• Support the creation, review, approval and improvement of all labeling and advertising both internally and externally. Approve all product claims and is responsible for ensuring claim substantiation.
• Some travel required (<10%)
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Work Experience/KSA’s

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 Years – Experience in Position
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience working in Position 
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
• Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
• Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
• Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
• Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
• Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
• Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
• Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
• Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
• Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
• Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
• Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
• Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
• Engages in long term talent planning
• Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
• Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Additionally, the ideal candidate has the following competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint
• Ability to use Oracle products including but not limited to AGILE
• Proficiency in Genesis R&D
• Ability to accurately read and interpret regulations (local, state, federal, international)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data and use good judgment in making decisions or conducting risk analysis
• Ability to problem solve using creative solutions
• Ability to effectively manage the workload including planning, organizing, prioritizing, follow-up, meeting deadlines
• Leadership and interpersonal skill
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to conduct effective meetings and provide training
• Ability to interact with team members at all levels

Education

• Minimum Required: 
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: 
• Master's Degree in Food Science or related field or equivalent work experience

Certification/License:

• Required: Continuing Education – Seminars/Webinars on Food Labeling & Regulations
• Preferred: Regulatory Affairs, Domestic Regulatory Affairs, or Regulatory Affairs Essentials

Foreign Language

• Required: NA
• Preferred: Minimum Professional Proficiency, Spanish

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