Product Compliance Regulatory Specialist

About the position 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelors 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Regulatory Affairs, CHMM, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging for Retail or Aftermarket products is preferred.

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