Senior Manager, Hazard Communication COE

PPG Industries•Monroeville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PPG is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, Global Hazard Communications to ensure that the company meets global regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements for product hazard communication needed to manufacture, distribute, and commercialize products worldwide. The role oversees the development and systems used to author compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard evaluations, and product warning labels across PPG’s global product portfolio, while advancing consistency and efficiency in hazard communication processes to support business growth. This hybrid role is based in PPG’s Monroeville, Pennsylvania office and reports to the Global Director of Product Stewardship. The position leads a global team and partners across Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, S&T, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. PPG’s typical schedule is in person Monday through Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays; schedules may vary by location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in hazard communication, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
Mastery of GHS, SDS authoring, global chemical regulations, and hazard classification systems.
Expertise leading global teams and influencing across a matrixed organization.
Experience with compliance systems, such as SAP EHS, SDS authoring tools, or regulatory databases.
Experience in coatings, chemicals, or manufacturing industries.
Knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks, such as OSHA HazCom, REACH, CLP, and WHMIS.
Experience with process optimization and digital transformation plans.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Five or more years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop a global hazard communication strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and PPG goals.
Serve as the subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business leaders, regulatory teams, and product stewardship partners.
Lead and develop a global team.
Ensure the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) across all regions.
Oversee hazard classifications and evaluations in accordance with GHS and regional regulations.
Ensure product labeling compliance, including hazard warnings and product communication requirements.
Manage hazard communication systems and tools to support global compliance and operational efficiency.
Improve and standardize workflows, data integrity, and digital capabilities.
Monitor and interpret global regulatory changes and ensure their implementation.
Collaborate with Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, S&T, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
Establish global governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Balance regulatory requirements with speed, cost-efficiency, and customer needs.
Contribute to PPG’s productivity improvements and growth goals.
Perform essential job responsibilities satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.