Product Safety Stewardship Coordinator

BASF SE • New Providence, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BASF/Chemetall, the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, is a leading global supplier of applied surface treatments. They specialize in developing and manufacturing tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology, which protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts for painting, and ensure excellent coating adhesion across various industries like automotive, aerospace, and aluminum finishing. Chemetall U.S., Inc. is seeking a Product Safety Stewardship Coordinator at their New Providence, NJ location to ensure product compliance with international, federal, state, and local regulations, supporting the BASF Chemetall business group.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field of study (or foreign equivalent) and 5 years of related experience required.
• Experience must include three (3) years of: product regulations, regulatory affairs, product stewardship, or related fields in EHS.
• Engage with global and regional business contacts, working within a cross-functional, multi-BU, virtual and matrixed business environment.
• SAP EHS module, Global Trade Control System, and Global Label Management and SDS creation.
• Data extraction from SAP; data analysis; classification and labeling of mixtures according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
• Creation of Safety Data Sheets and product labels based on country specific requirements.
• Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Regulations affecting BASF products, markets, and system.
• BASF Chemetall product families and the chemistry associated with them.
• Managing projects.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and marketing initiatives and day-to-day business operations.
• Communicate and work closely with BASF Groups.
• Apply core knowledge in SAP systems and their module interactions; operate in a cross-functional environment with significant involvement with Business Marketing & Supply Chain, operating/Manufacturing plants, Sampling, Customer Service teams in North America and globally.
• Involved with the UN Global Harmonization System (GHS) to support exports for Europe and Asia Pacific regions.
• Responsible for creation, updating, and reviewing of OSHA, WHMIS, and NOM compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Labels.
• Assign NFPA 704 and HMIS hazard ratings to products.
• Apply knowledge in Biocide regulations FIFRA and PMRA.
• Responsible for regulatory review for new product introductions to North America.
• Address internal and external requests on NA regulatory affairs.
• Responsible for dangerous goods article release for 49CFR, TDG, IMDG, and IATA.
• Responsible for substance registration under TSCA & CEPA including Low Volume and Polymer Exemptions.
• Manage product stewardship, compliance, and process improvement projects.
• Report obligations for TSCA Chemical Data Reporting and CEPA Section 71 Surveys.
• Provide business with regulatory insight, troubleshooting, and training.
• Responsible for process documentation and creating/implementing SOPs.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees