Compliance Manager

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 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.