Stability.  Innovation.  Industry Leader - We are Silgan.

We are proud to be an essential part of the world’s food supply chain and are looking for team members who will take this job as seriously as we do!  Now hiring for a Regulatory Compliance Manager in our Downers Grove, IL office. – Apply now!

What we offer you:

Competitive salary based on experience.Salary paid monthly.A great manufacturing culture.Achievements are recognized, acknowledged, and celebrated.A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, wellness programs, educational assistance, training, and more!

What you’ll do:

Assure compliance of caps to FDA and global regulations. Issue required statements to customers and interface with customer regulatory representatives. Manage response to regulatory requests made via online databases. Assure supplied materials are compliant.Ensure the accuracy and upkeep of the content, structure and organization related to systems and procedures that outline the approved approach to Regulatory systems for Silgan Closures.Maintain effective and proactive relationships with material supply on regulatory matters.Research and assess the potential impact of legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives that apply to Silgan Closures products and services.Attend industry meetings and review industry updates and disseminate relevant information.Generate reports as needed and audit systems to ensure compliance, while communicating to the appropriate personnel within the organization of changes to the system.Ensure leadership role and awareness of regulatory food packaging materials developments.Provide semi-annual regulatory update presentations to Quality Managers, other staff and customers as needed.Implement procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of GFSA/Food Safety Schemes and conduct training.Maintain confidentiality of all customer and supplier programs and agency information and if necessary, discuss such information privately with appropriate personnel.

You’ll love it here if you:

Enjoy providing accurate and timely service.Like to treat all customers and co-workers with respect and professionalism.Like to implement company procedures to comply with relevant legislation.Like to work with material group and third-party labs to assess migration testing needs.

What you’ll need to have:

Bachelor’s degree in related field- Law, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Materials, or related industryMinimum 5 years of experience in food packaging materials complianceExcellent verbal and written organizational and communication skillsWorking knowledge of project management, benchmarking, regulatory food packaging compliance, and quality toolKnowledgeable in PC Microsoft Office Programs-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ProjectWillingness and ability to travel to customer, trade associations, Silgan manufacturing and supplier locationsPreferred QualificationsAdditional experience in industrial laboratory with increasing responsibilities, managerial experience, FDA and EPA regulatory complianceAbility to interface well with technical, manufacturing and marketing on cross-functional teams with customer focusClosures industry experience

Who we are:

Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and AsiaA supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods products for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, and beauty productsA stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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