Product Compliance Regulatory Manager, Chemical Inventory

Product Compliance Regulatory Manager, Chemical Inventory

SUMMARY

The Product Compliance Regulatory Manager, Chemical Inventory is responsible for ensuring Company’s Chemical Inventory is accurate, complete, and reliable for risk intelligent decision making and reporting. The individual in this position is responsible for using expert judgment to determine whether actions, decisions and processes comply with laws, regulations, standards, or requirements. The Product Compliance Regulatory Manager, Chemical Inventory is also responsible for exercising independent judgment and discretion when performing all his/her job duties, including with respect to mentoring, developing, and managing direct reports and other Product Compliance team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job.

• Serves as the Product Compliance Department’s business owner of the company’s chemical inventory and chemical management system.
• Leads and participates in cross-functional go-to-market and other strategic teams; communicates regulatory requirements and impact of regulations to cross-functional team members; provides solutions/suggestions to ensure compliance while balancing risks and benefits.
• Develops chemical inventory management processes, policies, audits chemical products and ingredients for compliance risks.
• Oversees the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, as needed.
• Monitors new and changing regulations and coordinates with internal stakeholders to develop strategies to address impacts to products, operations, and/or testing requirements.
• Facilitates and provides support for regulatory performance goals of direct reports.
• Supervises team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement. Establishes performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure that team members understand how their job duties support the company’s mission and have the right tools/resources to do their jobs well. Uses independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations, including initiating, or recommending rewards and discipline as needed.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Adheres to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location during normal business hours.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Creatively identify solutions to complex challenges and deliver practical results aligned with the Company’s strategy and culture.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of chemistry, biology, and the natural sciences.
• Operate a computer – PC proficiency; ability to use specialized chemical inventory management software.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of applicable domestic and international environmental and health regulations.
• Demonstrate a current knowledge of consumer protection-related laws and regulations.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups.
• Interpret technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one(s); look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Monitor/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Teach, motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
• *Hybrid/Remote worker must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.

MINIUMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & CERTIFICATIONS

• Four-year college degree with course work in chemistry, biology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills.

• At least 5 years regulatory compliance experience, preferably in chemical and/or oil manufacturing setting with increasing levels of responsibility, with at least one-year of supervisory experience.
• Thoroughly familiar with all major federal environmental programs (CAA, CWA, RCRA) and DOT hazardous material regulations. Specifically in federal and/or state air permitting programs, Tier II reporting, hazardous waste management and reporting and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI).
• Experience with state and federal regulatory frameworks, including EPA and OSHA preferred.
• Experience with Hazard Communication, GHS and SDS authoring preferred.