Compliance Manager (Lodi)

Overview :

We are seeking a seasoned Senior 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 organizations 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 companys 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 1015%).

Qualifications :

810+ 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.