Packaging Regulatory Director

General information

All posting locations: London, , United Kingdom

Job Function: 12 - Legal

Date Published: 27-Mar-2023

Ref #: R-67081

Description & Requirements

Regulatory Director for the I-Zone

About the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz. The position is based at the Company's International HQ in London or at the Company's R&D center at Nijmegen. You'll be working in an impactful team- alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. You will be a member of the Company legal team which comprises lawyers- government affairs professionals and regulatory experts. You will be reporting to the General Counsel for the International Zone.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop a vision and strategy for the regulatory team in the International Zone (Europe- Latin America- Asia- Australia). Starting point of this transformation agenda should be Europe where regulations are most developed but responsibilities also include sharing knowledge and best practices across the International Zone (e.g. Latin America- Asia- ANZ etc). This should include all aspects of regulatory ramification for and impact on the product portfolio of Kraft Heinz including food regulations- packaging regulations and others such as infant/ baby food laws.
• Develop a transition plan- defining clear deliverables and output of the regulatory function taking into account the need for centralized support as well as execution at Business Unit level. This transition plan should start with a status assessment and lead the pathway towards a leading regulatory capability widely recognized as world-class within the food industry. This transition plan should be aligned with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. R&D- Marketing- ESG etc) and include clear definition of roles and responsibilities as well as a well designed ways-of-working process.
• You will be the subject matter expert on all regulated Packaging- EPR and recyclability requirements- particularly as regards developments of the new draft EU Packaging and Packing Waste Regulation.
• You stay abreast of packaging regulatory developments in Europe (and at a later stage geographically broader)- provide regulatory intelligence and advise all stakeholders accordingly.
• You will carry out impact assessments advising the business how new packaging regulatory requirements will affect our portfolio. This should be done- in close cooperation with Packaging R&D- from a technical as well as from a financial perspective (e.g. in cooperation with the Company's Finance team- assess what impact packaging taxes and other measures will have on the business). You provide packaging regulatory expertise to the rest of the Regulatory team and take ownership in the Company' label review process in relation to mandatory product statements and substantiation of packaging (e.g. recyclability) claims.
• You represent the Company externally in trade associations and packaging working groups with a focus on Europe. With the Government Affairs team- you develop a packaging advocacy strategy and develop the Company's point of view on key packaging polices.

Professional attributes we are looking for:

Eye For Business

• Grasp key drivers of the business and industry and quickly become immersed in the most important business and other issues facing Kraft Heinz
• Speak fluently in lay terms to a range of audiences about the business and priorities and challenges of Kraft Heinz
• Setting Strategy and serve as an outstanding strategist in terms of planning and delivery
• Anticipate future regulatory opportunities and challenges and develop strategies to address them
• Proactively identify risks to KHC and propose risk mitigation strategies.

Strive for Results

• Creatively solve problems and offer solutions;
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic with ability to handle a fast-paced vigorous schedule
• Drive positive change within the Regulatory team- Legal department and Kraft Heinz as a whole
• Take initiative and operate with assertiveness- decisiveness and responsiveness
• Make nuanced recommendations and business decisions based on facts and the work environment of Kraft Heinz
• Marshall the appropriate level and mix of resources as required by circumstances
• Work through ambiguity- both internally and externally- using strong communication and problem solving; skills;
• Effectively negotiate and work collaboratively with Kraft Heinz customers internally and externally.

Leading Teams

• Continually raise the quality of both content and delivery of services in order to protect and promote the business
• Lead through example and strive for excellence in all we do
• Lead the recruitment- development- and retention of talent to support the needs of the organization
• Drive the appropriate level of external benchmarking of best-practices through the Legal function.

Building Relationships and Using Influence

• Demonstrate a positive- professional- and collaborative demeanor and strong intuition for business in order to gain the confidence- trust and reliance of colleagues around the world;
• Maintain established relationships with external resources that would be characterized by credibility- respect- trust
• Develop and maintain a strong network of relationships inside and outside the organization to support the objectives of the Legal department and the business;

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in packaging regulatory with a minimum of 5-8 years' experience ideally within leading FMCG companies or packaging consultancies;
• Excellent work skills and judgement with the capacity to make decisions and give counsel that reflects an understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation;
• Strong project management skills- ability to think strategically- learning agility and strong organizational skills;
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment that requires management of multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels within the organization.

What we offer you

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure
• Permanent contract; for we believe in making big bets on people
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea- please let us know and we can set it in action

Inclusion matters to us

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact- we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse group of backgrounds and perspectives.

Doesn't matter who you are- where you're from- or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self- excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race- religion- color- national origin- sex- gender- gender expression- sexual orientation- age- marital status- veteran status- or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process- to perform essential job functions- and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.