Product Regulatory Compliance Manager

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Product Regulatory Compliance Manager is responsible for leading one or more of Mopar’s North America product regulatory compliance pillar team(s) and associated governance activities. The role ensures compliant sale, distribution, storage, and disposal of automotive/aftermarket products (including chemical mixtures and articles) by orchestrating regulatory surveillance, validation for new part introduction, change implementation, audits, reporting, and cross‑functional execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemistry/Materials, Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering, Law, or a closely related field; advanced degree preferred, not required.
Experience: 8+ years in product stewardship, product regulatory compliance, packaging compliance, sustainability, or closely related functions within automotive/aftermarket or adjacent industries; demonstrated success leading audits/reporting and implementing regulatory changes.
Relevant compliance training/certifications (preferred): 49 CFR hazmat function‑specific, IATA DGR, IMDG Code, and OSHA Hazard Communication; additional packaging/EPR or product stewardship coursework a plus.
Ability to obtain/maintain any role‑required certifications within company timelines.
Technical Breadth: Working knowledge of product regulations, hazard communication, substance management, chemical/environmental rules, and related certifications; familiarity with dangerous goods and CoO processes strongly preferred.
Systems & Analytics: Proficiency with Excel/Sheets and experience with SAP, Snowflake, data lakes, mainframe extracts, Power BI, and document control practices.
Communication & Leadership: Strong technical writing, procedure development, and stakeholder engagement across levels; proven ability to direct purchased services personnel and drive cross‑functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

Workload & Team Leadership: Assign and balance tasks based on effort and owner workload; lead, train, and mentor staff and purchased‑services resources as needed.
Hazard Communication & Dangerous Goods: Manage chemical (SDS/labels) and DG regulated reviews end‑to‑end; ensure classifications, documentation, and approvals are correct prior to release and available to dealers.
Data Systems & Integrations: Manage regulatory data feeds and system tables (e.g., HazCom, DG, CoO/IMDS); ensure data quality, version control, and timely updates to downstream systems.
New Parts Introduction (NPI): Review new parts for regulatory applicability and assign proper classifications (HazCom, DG, CoO, required certifications) before market entry; support new model launch readiness.
Document Compliance — Internal & Supplier Parts: Ensure required documentation (IMDS for internal kits, CoO, certifications such as CCC/INMETRO/AMECA, label elements) is received, validated, and available before shipment to markets.
Regulatory Surveillance & Impact Assessment: Monitor proposed/new/updated state, federal, and relevant international regulations impacting Mopar products; assess business impact and communicate required actions.
Regulatory Change Implementation: Project‑manage implementation of new requirements; develop/update processes, standards, SWIs, and work instructions to embed compliance across functions.
Audits & Compliance Assurance: Plan and perform product/process audits (PDCs, labeling, DG/CoO/ HazCom); drive corrective actions to reduce non‑compliant shipments and administrative deficiencies; maintain audit‑ready evidence.
Frustrated Shipment Resolution (PDCs): Lead cross‑functional triage for DG/CoO/labeling issues; perform root‑cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Industry/Trade Engagement (as needed): Participate in trade association workgroups and stakeholder forums to represent Mopar interests and inform internal positions.