Product Compliance Regulatory Specialist

SUMMARY

The Product Compliance Regulatory Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all chemical products meet applicable regulatory, environmental, and safety standards across global markets. This position supports cross-functional teams by providing expert guidance on product hazard communication, product labeling, while proactively managing compliance risks and facilitating market access.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Author and maintain SDSs and product labels in compliance with GHS and North American hazard communication regulations (E.g., OSHA, WHMIS, NOM, etc.).
• Conduct regulatory reviews for new product development, reformulations, and packaging updates.
• Monitor evolving regulations in key markets (e.g., North America, EU, LATAM) and assess impact on product portfolios.
• Collaborate with Legal, Marketing, Product Technology and Supply Chain and other cross-functional areas to ensure regulatory alignment across product lifecycles.
• Support internal and external audits, customer inquiries, and certification processes.
• Assist in developing phased compliance strategies for complex regulatory environments and emerging markets.

• Maintain regulatory databases and ensure timely updates to compliance documentation systems.
• Identifies and contributes to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment with matters of significance.
• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.

• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location during normal business hours.

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

• Assist with banned/restricted substance regulations, dangerous goods transportation and product exposure/risk assessment documentation.
• Participate in industry working groups and regulatory committees.
• Support internal training programs on chemical safety and product compliance.

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of chemical regulatory frameworks and consumer goods safety standards.
• Use SDS authoring platforms and labeling software (e.g., WERCS, ExESS) proficiently.
• Interpret complex regulatory language and technical data.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrate technical competencies in manufacturing principles, toxicology, environmental health, SDS and label authoring, exposure and life-cycle assessment.
• Demonstrate business acumen and an understanding of alignment of business goals.

• Demonstrate professional competence as an individual contributor, facilitator and team member to find innovative solutions to solve problems using good judgement.
• Operate a computer – PC proficiency; ability to use specialized chemical inventory management software.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.

• Interpret technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one(s); look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Monitor/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Make sure that the work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
• *Hybrid/Remote worker must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable remote workspace.
• The individual must be able to walk through office and manufacturing facilities, inside and out, including walking on level and unleveled ground.

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, regulatory affairs, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product compliance or regulatory affairs within automotive, chemicals or consumer goods industries.
• Certification in Regulatory Affairs, CHMM, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging for Retail or Aftermarket products is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a desk-based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, phone, copier/scanner, and similar machines.
• The individual must be able to walk through office and manufacturing facilities, inside and out, including walking on level and unleveled ground.

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will work primarily in an indoor office type setting. Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation and/or office equipment noise.
• While performing auditing duties at manufacturing and distribution facilities, the individual may be exposed to hazardous physical or chemical conditions, including mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gas, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, and intense noise.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.