Job Description

Develop, implement, and lead the food compliance program for the Avery Dennison Solutions Group (SG) business, primarily Avery Dennison Smartrac and Identification Solutions, with diverse activities to support the business with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives. This position will support the food related market by providing guidance to stakeholders and implementing management systems to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The position will act as a business partner to the R&D, innovation, product, and marketing teams to develop products and solutions that will meet regulatory, safety, and customer requirements and expectations.

POSITION DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Partner with internal SG stakeholders on strategic initiatives to leverage product compliance to differentiate products and enhance competitive edge.

• Act as the SG expert resource for regulatory requirements related to direct and indirect food contact, labeling, and nutrition in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and emerging markets.

• Establish management, governance, and data processes and systems to ensure that products targeted to applications for use in the food supply chain are suitable for use from a compliance and safety perspective.

• Provide guidance on food and supplement labels, ensuring compliance with regulations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and emerging markets.

• Track new product compliance, safety, and sustainability developments and lead business processes to identify impacts, mitigate risks, and identify new business opportunities.

• Support customers with various regulatory or customer product safety, environmental, or sustainability requirements.

• Partner with raw material or component suppliers to obtain current compliance and sustainability data related to SG products globally.

• Coordinate product safety testing of products as needed to satisfy regulatory requirements or customer needs.

• Provide compliance guidance in new product development processes and to product development teams.

• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and training to cross functional groups such as R&D, product development, marketing, customer service, and procurement regarding product stewardship issues and initiatives.

• Implement company product stewardship expectations in SG.

• Exercise the highest degree of discretion when handling all confidential matters.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in compliance or regulatory management, with 10 years preferred.

• Prior compliance or regulatory experience in direct and indirect contact food packaging is desired.

• Ability to prioritize and complete projects and assignments, exercising frequent independent judgment, initiative, and tact.

• Experience in handling highly confidential matters.

• Willingness to accept increased responsibilities and meet the demands of the business in a mature and professional manner, whether working independently or as part of a team.

• Proficiency or ability to learn applicable IT systems.

• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and able to work across different cultures.

• Excellent time-management, organizational and project management skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Travel of approximately 30% of the time is expected.

Additional Information

We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• State of the art facilities

• Workplace & work hours flexibility

• International environment

• A growing team with good spirit!

• Competitive total rewards

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, dis-ability, protected veteran status or other protected status.