Regulatory Manager | Liability Management

Title: Compliance Manager Location: Lodi, NJ or Oklahoma City offices Compensation: up $140K Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: annual bonus potential Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Product Discounts Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Compliance Manager or Director of Compliance to lead regulatory compliance across multiple product categories. This individual will oversee NSF certifications, EPA-regulated products, EPR reporting, and the organization’s intellectual property portfolio. This opening is due to an upcoming retirement, and the selected hire will benefit from a structured transition and knowledge-transfer period. Job Duties: · Act as the internal authority for NSF, EPA, and EPR compliance (must-have experience). · Oversee roughly half of the NSF certifications within the company’s branded product lines. · Maintain the EPR packaging compliance database and manage annual state reporting for CA, OR, and CO. · Direct all patent and IP activities, including filings and ongoing maintenance, in partnership with external law firms. · Support compliance for EU-bound products, including plastics regulations and Prop 65 alignment. · Monitor evolving regulations and translate requirements into actionable guidance for internal stakeholders. · Work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Product Development teams. · Partner with external regulatory experts while serving as the in-house subject matter expert. · Minimal travel required (approximately 10–15%). Qualifications: · 8–10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or quality within commercial-grade or regulated product environments. · Deep knowledge of NSF certifications, EPA regulations, and EPR reporting. · Strong ability to interpret legislation and convert it into practical business requirements. · Demonstrated independent operator with hands-on, proven experience. · Highly detail-oriented with strong judgment and cross-functional influence skills. · Background in quality or engineering preferred; experience with plastics is a plus. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.