Packaging Compliance Associate Manager
- Hiring from
- Netherlands
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
552,290 remote jobs, straight from company career pages
100% free · New jobs every hour
Show job descriptionHide job description
Job Description
Location: Amsterdam or Nijmegen (hybrid)
Team: EU Regulatory Team
Reports to: Head of Packaging Regulatory
Function: Legal
Employment type: Full-time
Job level: B14
About the Role
Kraft Heinz is looking for a Associate Manager Packaging Regulatory Compliance to join the EU Regulatory Team in a new opportunity to help shape how the business responds to evolving EU and UK packaging regulations, with a particular focus on PPWR.
This is a practical, cross-functional role with real business impact. The successful candidate will help turn complex packaging compliance requirements into clear business actions, lead compliance activities across relevant markets, and support effective implementation in an evolving regulatory space.
Role Purpose
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in how Kraft Heinz navigates packaging compliance across the EU and UK. It supports the business through leading compliance activities, coordinating documentation, and driving implementation follow-through and cross-functional alignment in an area of significant and evolving business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead PPWR and related packaging compliance activities across relevant EU and UK markets
- Coordinate compliance documentation, technical records and substantiation materials required by applicable rules and internal governance processes
- Partner with Legal, Packaging R&D, Procurement, Quality, Food Safety, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Marketing and Data teams to support implementation, issue escalation and practical risk-based decision-making
- Contribute to tools, guidance, training materials and internal controls that support consistent packaging compliance activities
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in regulatory affairs, food science, packaging science, chemistry, materials science or sustainability, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in regulatory compliance, packaging compliance, food regulatory affairs, environmental compliance, sustainability compliance, product stewardship or a related role
- Familiarity with EU and/or UK packaging regulation, packaging compliance requirements, environmental claims or packaging sustainability requirements
- Experience supporting PPWR-related or comparable packaging compliance workstreams, including documentation, substantiation or labelling activities
- Ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into practical business actions
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with technical documentation, supplier information, packaging specifications and compliance data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Experience
- Experience in packaging development, packaging technology, or close partnership with Packaging R&D would be an advantage
- Experience in the food, FMCG, consumer goods, packaging, retail or manufacturing sector
- Experience working in a matrixed, multinational organisation
Key Skills and Competencies
- Practical, risk-based regulatory judgement
- Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and coordination
- Structured handling of technical documentation and compliance records
- Ability to create structure and progress in evolving or ambiguous environments
Success in This Role Looks Like
- PPWR and related packaging compliance activities are led through structured documentation and implementation follow-through
- Compliance documentation and related materials are maintained in a structured, traceable and audit-ready manner
- Cross-functional stakeholders receive clear, practical support on packaging compliance matters
- Complex packaging requirements are translated into clear business actions that support compliant innovation and continued market access
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
ABOUT US
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
WHY US
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
INCLUSION MATTERS TO US
Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse 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’re committed to:
- Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
- Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.