Regulatory Affairs Manager

About the Role

Lead the application of regulatory requirements for Sonoco's Metal Packaging division across EMEA, ensuring products meet Food Contact, Chemical, and Environmental safety standards. Act as the technical lead for metal packaging, translating evolving regulations (e.g., PPWR, REACH) into practical guidance for Sales, Operations, and customers, while monitoring developments and engaging with industry groups. What You'll Do

• Lead the high-level response strategy for Tier-1 global brand owners; author and validate complex, customer-specific Declarations of Compliance (DoC) and technical position papers on regulatory topics.

• Act as the primary technical authority in meetings with major customers; present strategic compliance topics and risk assessments to ensure consumer safety and business continuity.

• Provide technical input in customer discussions, explaining regulatory requirements and supporting responses to compliance-related queries.

• Coordinate and support responses to key customer regulatory requirements, including the preparation and review of Declarations of Compliance (DoC) and technical documentation on complex topics.

• Oversee the final regulatory approval of all materials (coatings, inks, compounds) used in Metal Packaging; manage the approval process to ensure documentation is reviewed and complete.

• Participate in the Supplier Quality Audit (SQA) program for regulatory compliance, performing on-site audits and coordinating 3rd-party testing to validate supplier data and mitigate raw material risks.

• Work with suppliers to ensure data transparency, specifically regarding "Trade Secret" formulations and complex substance migration.

• Represent Sonoco’s interests at the industry level through active leadership in Trade Associations (MPE, JIG).

• Monitor regulatory developments and support engagement with industry groups and trade associations, sharing relevant updates with the business.

• Provide Executive Summaries to senior stakeholders to highlight potential impacts and support decision-making. What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience leading Regulatory Affairs for metal packaging across EMEA with strong knowledge of Food Contact, Chemical and Environmental safety standards.

• Ability to author and validate DoCs and technical position papers; strong communication for customer meetings and regulatory queries.

• Experience coordinating supplier governance and audits, including the SQA program, on-site audits, and coordinating 3rd-party testing.

• Proficiency in horizon scanning and industry influence; active engagement with Trade Associations such as MPE and JIG; ability to provide Executive Summaries.

• Strong technical authority and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, and suppliers; ability to translate complex regulatory shifts (e.g., PPWR, REACH) into practical guidance for the business.

• Knowledge of handling trade secret formulations and substance migration in materials. Nice to Have

• Prior experience specifically in metal packaging regulatory affairs across EMEA.

• Active membership or leadership role in MPE or JIG.

• Familiarity with PPWR and REACH regulatory changes in practice. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not disclosed in posting

• Benefits: Not disclosed in posting