Regulatory Manager, America

Hempel•Conroe, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Manager for the Americas will be responsible for managing the regulatory compliance aspects of the assigned operation to meet both governmental as well as customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, or Engineering.
5-10 years’ experience in the Coatings, Chemical or Regulatory industry
Good computer skills including MS Office proficiency.
Independent research and project management capabilities.
Have good verbal and written English communication skills

Nice To Haves

Multilingual Fluency – Spanish and English
Knowledge of Mexico Labelling / Marking Requirement, CARB, SCAQMD, EPA, TSCA & DSL regulations.
Product formulation software (ProductVision)

Responsibilities

Understand TSCA Regulatory Compliance and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) New Substance Notification requirements.
Responsible for maintaining chemical/substance regulatory compliance in USA, Canada, Mexico, and South America
Manage substance/product registration and compliance for new product development activities, including country-specific substance notifications. (i.e. US TSCA PMNs, LVEs, CEPA NSNs).
Coordinate with R&D, Production, Commercial team to maintain conformity with federal, state, and local regulations specific to: Product compliance (VOC/HAP for local, state, and federal) FDA Title 21 Hazard communications (including in-lab) Labelling
Coordinate annual reporting such as Annual Establishment Pesticides Reports, Rule 314 Annual Quantity and Emissions Report (AQER) for Architectural Coatings; AIM individual state reporting & Rule 1143 Consumer Paint Thinners & Multi-Purpose Solvents Annual Quantity & Emission Report
Proactively Monitor and interpret (existing and developing) chemical/substance regulations and assess impact on business to provide proactive and timely advice/guidance.
Prepare all necessary information/documentation for the launch of a new or optimized product or import of new product to the region and sign off Regulatory Screening forms.
Work with Global Regulatory team to monitor, create and modify as required product literatures activities related to regulatory.
Maintain raw material code system. Including but not limited to: Accessing the hazard risk of new raw materials Assuring the raw material SDS is available per OSHA requirements Entering new codes and updates into the necessary computer databases and/or computer systems
Review and update exposure limits
Monitor production for VOC compliance. Record and track all exceptions, calculate exceedance fees and report, as required. (National VOC Emissions Standards for Architectural Coatings or AIM)
Review information resources (including electronic resources) regularly for regulatory changes.
Represent Hempel Americas in industry associations and consortia technical / regulatory committees.
Maintain internal health hazard data file (SDS) for both products and raw materials.
Function as a point of contact for product literature (AQDS, SDS, EDS, VOC Data Sheet) related questions from customers.
Understand and use Hempel Company’s ISO 9001 Quality System.
Assist in EPCRA and CERCLA reporting requirements. Assist to coordinate AIM individual state reporting
Work with Information Systems to monitor, create and modify as required, and maintain software and programs, records and network connections needed to facilitate laboratory activities related to regulatory.
Review information resources (including electronic resources) regularly for regulatory changes. Report and apply as necessary.
Work with marketing to support the development of new labels (back panels) and develop label changes, as required by the print shop.
Maintain label warning files (electronic).

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
12 paid holidays
15 vacation days to start
6 personal days
Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately