What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reg Affairs Manager position at NPAA?
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!
The Regulatory Affairs Manager provides leadership, direction and management in the implementation of regulatory policies, procedures and strategies to ensure chemical and product regulatory compliance. Supports the business and functional team to integrate product compliance and risk management controls during all phases of product development and commercialization. Implement environmental programs, plan and procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory.
POSTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage hazard communication compliance (GHS). Maintain and update regulatory systems for authoring SDS’s, labels and regulatory content with changing regulations.
- Coordinate the submission of automotive IMDS requests.
- Submit and maintain the CSAT Site Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) and Site Security Plan (SSP) under DHS.
- Prepare and ensure timely submission of environmental reports to government agencies including Tier II, TRI, Title V and RCRA. Manage these activities with consulting services.
- Manage the process for proper hazardous waste disposal in compliance with EPA.
- Provide proper hazardous materials classification with DOT, TDG, IMDG and IATA and support documentation, packaging and labeling for transportation.
- Establish training requirements on chemical management for facility personnel and provide for the professional development of regulatory staff.
- Develop and maintain procedures, process and submissions for compliance with EPA TSCA, Canada NSN and other chemical control laws as necessary.
- Manage trade compliance with NAFTA, HTS assignments and provide necessary documentation for import and export activities.
- Communicate new and emerging regulations and legislation relating to chemical management with business to minimize risk and liability.
- Support product development with notifications or submissions to EPA FIFRA and FDA food contact.
- Manage Chemtrec emergency response services.
- Provide for new hire orientation on regulatory policy.
- View new chemicals introduced into products or processes for regulatory and safety concerns.
- Support and provide guidance on ERP (Deacom) functions through new part creation process, raw material additions, chemical compositions and regulatory data.
- Manage hazardous waste in the accumulation areas.
- Prepare hazardous waste manifests and load containers onto the truck.
- Prepare waste purchase orders and manifest review through regulatory and purchasing departments
- Manage hazardous waste compliance program for facility
- Coordinate with EHS on RCRA training
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or other safety environmental safety degree.
- 7 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship or EHS department at an industrial or manufacturing facility.
- Working knowledge of regulations and standards such as GHS, FDA, TSCA, CEPA, DSL, FIFRA, RCRA, etc.
- Experience with SDS authoring systems and ERP management.
- Experience with 5S, continuous improvement processes and ISO management systems are strongly preferred.
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
