Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs Specialist

at  Elementis plc

About Us
Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers’ products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.
Job Description Summary
As the Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you play a critical role in the execution of the PSRA activities. By monitoring and interpreting various chemical regulations, preparing hazard communications documents, and supporting global product stewardship initiatives, you contribute to our commitment to product safety, compliance, and business sustainability. Your proactive approach to addressing distributor and customer needs, as well as providing support across internal functions, is instrumental in upholding our industry leadership and reputation for responsible product management.
Job Description
Position in Organization
Reports to Regional Manager of Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs
Direct Reports: none, this position is an individual contributor
Department: Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs
Location: Porto / Portugal
Responsibilities
1. You monitor chemical regulations and determine product regulatory status under these regulations (primarily chemical inventories, food contact and personal care regulations) by using lists, databases such as LOLI, or government authority websites.
2. You prepare hazard communications documents (Safety Data Sheets, product labels, product confirmation forms) and maintain product safety and compliance data in the WERCS (product stewardship database and hazard communications tool).
3. You prepare registration dossiers to obtain new inventory listings and support other global regions as needed.
4. You support global product stewardship programs as needed to fulfill the mission of the department such as but not limited to Product Risk Reviews, new regulations, and Product Export Control and Eco Label assessment.
5. You respond to distributor and customer product safety and regulatory compliance needs.
6. You provide product stewardship support to other internal functions (e.g. Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Research and Development, Marketing and Sales).
Decision making
Typically, you have the authority to develop and align projects with impacted stakeholders to secure legal compliance of Elementis product portfolio.
A candidate with appropriate experience would also have the authority to take decisions on project execution, including timelines, milestones and resource allocation within budget (within established parameters) and may have the opportunity to develop into a Senior role.
Additional Job Description
Job Competencies
Balancing stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders such as sales/ marketing, customer service, R&D among other internal stakeholders.
Action orientated: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm while delivering quality results to the team.
Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode product safety and regulatory communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different internal audiences such as technical R&D discussions and answering specific customer requests.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives regarding products and uses.
Plans and aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of chemical legislation in EMEA region (e.g. REACH, CLP, KKDIK) and special regulations on food contact, cosmetics and other application-related fields
• Solid experience in generation of hazard communications documents (e.g. Safety Data Sheets, product labels, product conformation forms).
• Intermediate project management skills and experience working with various functions and people to deliver projects within budget, on time, and with high quality.

Position Requirements
Education: A minimum Bachelors in Chemistry or in Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environment, Biology or other science discipline related to Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE)
Experience: One to three years minimum of Product Stewardship or regulatory compliance experience
IT Skills: proficiency with Office 365 tools, including Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Word and Excel. Develop knowledge on the use of specialized product stewardship and regulation drive databases (Wercs, JDE etc.).
Language Skills: Verbal and written fluency in English.
Please submit your application in English.
In our quest to fill this role, we have enlisted the support of a staffing agency called Hays. The consultants at Hays will be responsible for reviewing your application and will serve as your initial point of contact throughout the recruitment process.

Please refer the Job description for details