Team Leader - HazCom

Job Title:Team Leader - HazComSummary:This position assures continuity and growth of the business by complying with regulations applicable to the company’s products and business activities. Executes and oversees 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 Supplier qualification from Product Safety perspective, Safety Data Sheet and regulatory documentation maintenance for globally procured Raw materials. Provides regulatory approval for new raw materials or updates to existing RM's to support NPI, product extension or translation processes.
Responsible for leading the Regulatory Services group and collaborating with other regional departments (PS Ops, Toxicology, PS BPs etc) providing regulatory support to both internal and external customers in the area of registrations and /or notifications globally (REACH and REACH like regulations and other). This role also requires driving best practices that are efficient and consistent with Global Product Stewardship goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Lead and contribute to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Provide support in ongoing implementations and continuous improvements in the areas of product safety, hazard communication, systems and other regulatory processes. Responsible to build a team and improve the bench strength of the solid product stewardship professionals for the function. Demonstrates strong ability to motivate & engage learning and career growth within team.Responsibilities Include:

Team management

• Manages asection of Bangalore based HazCom team (RM & Reg.services), develops, and grows existing staff abilities to continually expand knowledge and expertise along with focus on continuous improvement efficiencies of all processes.  Recruits talent as required. 

• Participate in assigned regional/global team meetings as the key representative for the HazCom team for the section led.

• Participate in the development of Momentive’s Global Product Stewardship Strategy in collaboration with Business Units, Research and Development, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other pertinent Momentive functions. 

• Ensures that the assignedteam is fully trained on all applicable regional regulations and product chemistry.

• Fostering Teamwork, building talent within the function

Global Raw Material management

• Responsible for the reviewand update of Safety Data Sheets and labels using standard systems and processes and assuresthat theyreflect compositions, properties and comply with application-specific and regional regulatory requirements for raw materials, intermediates and/or finished products.

• Responsible for collecting and maintaining up-to-date Supplier regulatory documentation to support the regulatory review of raw materials/finished products to covering classifications and labeling, including dangerous goods classifications with SME inputs.

• Provides regulatory approval in the material master workflow for raw material/product creation, extension, and product translation processes by ensuring that the regional hazard communication and regulatory needs have been satisfied.  

• Ensures compliance through management of regulatory checks/blocks.  

• Develops relationships with key internal stakeholders and Suppliers to assure effective collaboration and communication happens in a timely manner.

• Expert in hazard communication legislation and regulation for global regions/countries. Initiates necessary actions related to changing chemical regulations in various world regions.

• Drives projects to support Raw material maintenance and compliance as identified.

Regulatory Services Management

• Serve as an internal consultant to drive the company to achieve all regulatory objectives with expertise in global registrations and notifications with the initialfocus on REACH(-like) Regulations

• Execute and /or support the registrations of new substances and relevant updates in close collaboration with REACH Task Force 

• Contribute to Momentive's REACH activities by actively managing all REACH-related tasks for timely completion

• Buildrelationships with internal key stakeholders to ensure appropriate communication, response and resolution

• Lead and contribute to preparation of new robust registration processes to enable compliance and efficiency

• Lead documenting SOPs and work instructions

• Work towards standardization in processes, communication and data governance.

• Lead and contributeprocess improvements by reduction of manual interference and implementation of digital solutions

Product and Substance Data Management / Systems Management

• Leads/contributes to SAP data management and system integrity.

• Responsible to provide direction and resources for product composition accuracy in SAP.

• 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. 

• Leads the implementation for the continuous improvement of world class, efficient hazard communication and product regulatory compliance data management systems and interfaces, as per existing legislative requirements or in response to changes

• Leads/contributes to SAP EHS phrase creation and management in collaboration with internal and external vendors.

Professional Development

• Establishes robust development plan and development goals, and tracks progress quarterly for self and any direct reports. Includes developing plans for targeted development, attending activities, and debriefing afterward with an action plan.

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

Requirements:

• Bachelor's of Engineering / Pharmacy / Masters’ degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or equivalent
• Minimum 10 -14 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.  
• Min 1+ yr of direct team management experience  
• Specialized in-depth knowledge and/or breadth of expertise of industry practices.  
• SDS authoring experience with thorough knowledge on GHS principles. 
• Strategic thinking abilities to explore solutions and decision making to allow sound resolution of non-standard issues.   
• Expertise to define requirements and implement processes in the systems and tools relevant for the function. 
• Continuous improvement/Project Management skills with ability to run multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to use technical skills to influence corporate strategy. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization. 
• Good English verbal, written and presentation skills. 
• Computer literate in standard Microsoft office systems Ex. MS Excel  
• Position may require availability for global calls and interactions. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• SAP EHS experience 
• Certification/ Knowledge on Dangerous Goods regulations (IATA, IMDG, regional) 
• Understanding on regional GHS regulations applicable for Hazard communication 

What We Offer:

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.#BePartoftheSolution

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. 

To be considered for this position candidates are required tosubmit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.  

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