Regulatory Affairs Executive at Olam International

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Executive

Location: Iganmu, Lagos
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: MATS-Common

Product Information
Wheat milling & pasta:

• We focus on processing and value addition locally within the region we supply. We are amongst the top grain miller in Africa and no 1 pasta manufacturer in Nigeria. We produce a range of quality pasta, semolina and flours for bread, baguettes, biscuits & confectionaries.
• With strong regional presence in this category across Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana, we produce high quality flour to meet the growing demand for wheat-based products popular amongst African consumers.
• Our leading brands, Mama Gold Crown Premium Pasta and Supreme Semolina in Nigeria, First choice in Ghana and Senegal and Bijou in Cameroon, comply with the stringent requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• We’ve build a long-term relationships with customers such as artisanal bakers, industrial users, and consumers.  Understanding their needs and working with them, help us in continuous improvement of our product.
• We have several initiatives across the region to improve and empower our customers. Few such initiatives are My Healthy Baker in Ghana, Crown Flour Angels Programme in Nigeria & Mamie project in Senegal.

Job Description

• The Regulatory Manager is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance of Olam Agri’s wheat milling and pasta products across manufacturing, sourcing, import/export, labeling, and commercialization.
• The role acts as the key regulatory interface between internal stakeholders (Operations, QA, R&D, Sales) and external authorities, proactively managing regulatory risks while supporting business growth.

Key Deliverables
Regulatory Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure full compliance with local, regional, and international animal feed regulations (e.g. Nigeria NAFDAC, SON, EC, FDA, Codex, GMP+, FAMI-QS).
• Interpret new and existing regulations affecting wheat milling and pasta ingredients, additives, premixes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain regulatory compliance frameworks, SOPs, and internal policies.

Product Registration & Approvals:

• Lead product registrations, licenses, and renewals for wheat milling and pasta products and raw materials.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, dossiers, technical documentation, and certificates.
• Manage ingredient approvals, feed additive compliance, and permissible usage levels.
• Ensure compliance with relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 22000:2018, ISO 14001:2015).
• Provide regulatory training to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in professional organizations and conferences as necessary. (e.g., MAN, AFBTE)
• Staying up to date with national and global regulatory requirements and updates.

Strategic Effectiveness:

• Conducting regulatory risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Manage electronic submissions on government apps like NesPAM, NAPAMS
• Coordinate and follow up with regulatory agencies during review processes to ensure a timely release of certificates.
• Manage product registrations and renewals.
• Ensure labeling and packaging compliance.
• Maintain regulatory files and documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Production, Quality, Engineering) to ensure timely close-out of feedbacks
• Communicate regulatory requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies and resolve issues.
• Participate in internal audits and quality inspections.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline
• Master’s Degree or professional certification is an advantage.

Experience:

• 5–7+ years of regulatory or quality/regulatory experience in FMCG, food, or agri‑commodities
• Strong familiarity with feed regulations, additives, labeling, and import/export rules
• Experience working with manufacturing plants and multi‑country regulatory frameworks
• Prior experience in large multinational or commodity/agri-business preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.