PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP SPECIALIST

Formosa Plastics•Livingston, NJ

7d•$62,290 - $85,359•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will assist with the planning, implementation and maintenance of FPC USA’s product stewardship programs for compliance with applicable local, state, federal and global chemical regulations and industrial standards. Supports operation and business divisions in handling customers’ regulatory inquiries of products manufactured at FPC USA’s TX and LA facilities; as well as facilitates product stewardship compliance for products that FPC USA imports and sells globally. Additional responsibilities of this position may include compliance audits (GMP), training scheduling, corrective action tracking, and other EHS related activities (DOT/SDS and Product LCA assessment).

Requirements

0-3 years in a chemical, engineering, safety, environmental, other scientific related or regulatory role or major
General knowledge of petrochemical and plastics product is beneficial
Experience or knowledge in Sustainability or ESG beneficial
Comfortable with scientific, regulatory and technical terminology and review of regulations.
Ability to evaluate technical questions, prioritize actions and research responses.
Able to interpret regulations and implement them for compliance.
Strong writing and communication skills, both professionally and effectively.
Excellent organizational, time and project management skills.
Close attention to detail and sharp investigative skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities as well as to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work in a matrixed environment, address a range of functions and diverse businesses, and interact with individuals at all levels within the organization.
Ability to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.
Strong computer skills, highly proficient with Microsoft Office functions including Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as other software analytical tools and e-mail and meeting management software.
Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or science related discipline.
Approximately 10-20% travel, primarily to company plant locations in Texas and Louisiana.
Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to periodically work outside the regular schedule.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse slate of individuals, including employees and management.
Projects a positive attitude and desire to learn.
Assure compliance with all company safety, health, and security programs and practices.
Provide management and leadership timely and thorough reporting of all incidents to ensure all incidents are investigated properly.
Take personal responsibility and ownership for safety, including bringing the attitude that “I am individually responsible for safety” to the job each and every day.
Must demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinates FPC USA compliance with domestic, global regulations and industry standards related to product stewardship programs including: Food contact application and GMP compliance (FDA, EU, HPB, others), Drug and Device master files submission, Chemical registration and reporting management (TSCA, REACH, others), Industry standards for product safety and application (ISO, IATF, Kosher, NSF, USP etc.).
Responds to customer inquiries and questionnaires for product stewardship and regulatory information.
Maintains FPC USA regulatory statements, declarations and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all branded FPC USA products.
Reviews and updates FPC’s internal compliance procedures and participates in the audits of product stewardship program compliance and tracks corrective actions from audits.
Collaborates with multiple divisions to manage product safety, environmental, and human impacts across the product life cycle and supply chain, supporting FPC’s ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Develops and maintains FPC USA’s product regulatory database for compliance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required.