Specialist - HazCom

Job Description

At Momentive, we aspire to build a culture that recognizes and embraces differences and fosters an environment where employees are comfortable expressing their true selves while being respectful of others. Becoming a part of Momentive s diverse culture means embracing the innovative spirit our customers value. When you join Momentive, you will be surrounded by teams that take the initiative to understand and to learn every day, offer new and unique ways to challenge the status quo and place a premium on the principles of action and agility. If you want to challenge your abilities, expand your skills, and discover new opportunities for growth, we d love to talk. Let s start the conversation. Position Title: Specialist - HazCom Position Summary: This position assures continuity and growth of the business by complying with regulations applicable to the company s products and business activities. Executes transactional processes as This position assures continuity and growth of the business by complying with regulations applicable to the company s products and business activities. Executes transactional processes as necessary, to ensure day-to-day compliance with applicable hazard communication regulations associated with raw materials, intermediates and finished products. Responsible for Safety Data Sheet and label generation and maintenance. Participates in the screening of new raw materials and Management of Change (MOC) processes. Provides regulatory approval in the New Product Introduction (NPI), product extension, and product translation processes. This role will provide regulatory support to both internal and external customers, lead/ contribute to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards and ongoing implementation and continuous improvement of product safety, hazard communication, and regulatory processes and system support. Tasks and responsibilities of the position:50%Safety Data Sheets and Label Generation and Maintenance
• Responsible for the preparation and update of Safety Data Sheets and labels using standard systems and processes and assures that they reflect finished product compositions and properties and comply with regional regulatory requirements for raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Responsible for material introduction, classifications and labeling (includes dangerous goods classifications with SME inputs).
• Initiates Notification of Change (NOC) processes.
• Responds to routine customer inquiries using standardized responses and processes. Drafts new templates as necessary using existing templates as reference, as per the requirement.
• Interacts with and responds to global customers, suppliers, and other applicable functions in supporting hazard communication and regulatory compliance needs
• Develops relationships with key customers (internal and external) to assure effective communication and responses are provided
• Complete understanding and application of regulatory principles, concepts, practices and in-depth knowledge of industry practices. Initiates necessary actions related to changing chemical regulations in various world regions.
• Drives projects related to SDS creation and maintenance as identified.
25%Workflow Approval
• Provides regulatory approval in the material master workflow for product creation, product extension, and product translation processes by ensuring that the regional hazard communication needs have been satisfied.
• Works closely with Product Stewards to assure efficient interfaces with the material master workflow processes product extensions and product translations across regions.
• Ensures compliance through management of regulatory checks/blocks.
15%Product and Substance Data Management / Systems Management
• Contributes to SAP data management and system integrity.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Establishes, manages, and/or reports metrics for work and/or tie into global reporting to assure progress with respect to compliance and business growth is measured and communicated
• Reporting responsibilities to support broader PS team
• Expected to be up-to-date on key trends, and opportunities
• Provides continuous reinforcements to continuously improve processes
• Contributes to building the repository of learning and insights from formal and informal events
5%Other site and regional support
• Supports the site s Product Stewardship and Regional Business needs
• Fostering Team work
5%Professional Development
• Establishes robust development plan and development goals for self, and tracks progress quarterly. This includes developing plans for targeted development, attending activities, and debriefing afterward with an action plan.
• Explores solutions that are different from standard operating procedures to meet the requirement
Additional Details: Decision Making Authority:
• Local, divisional > in alignment with supervisor
Key Metrics Role is Accountable For:
• Timely and accurate Safety Data Sheets and labels creation and maintenance and Workflow approvals
• Development and implementation of streamlined processes and operating procedures to ensure compliance, lack of business interruption and appropriate documentation. Support Risk Reviews
• Proactive communication of changes with global team members, businesses, technology, and other functions
• Maintenance of EHS SAP data
Key Relationships:
• Global Product Stewardship team members, Technology, Procurement, Businesses, Supply Chain/Logistics / Customer Service, Global Trade Compliance, IT.
Travel RequirementsTravel as neededQualificationsBasic Qualifications/Requirements
• Bachelors of Engineering / Pharmacy / Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent
• 6-10 years experience in the chemical industry in the area of Product Stewardship and Regulatory Compliance/ Environmental Health and Safety/Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene or other applicable experience
• Specialized in-depth knowledge and/or breadth of expertise of industry practices
• Expertise to define requirements and implement processes in the systems and tools relevant for the function
• Good English verbal, written and presentation skills
• Computer literate in standard office systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Position requires availability for global calls and interactions, may have to be open to flexible working hours to overlap with the business day in case of supporting different time zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
• SAP EHS experience
• Experience in troubleshooting to allow development of sound resolution of issues
• Continuous improvement/Project Management skills
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Keyskills :
data managementbusiness growthnew product introductionnew conceptsdata sheetsstandard operating proceduresproduct safetymaterial master