Manager, Chemical and Compliance

Location: Charlotte

SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for the management of chemical compliance across product lines (XPL), including Taste, Care and Well Being. The position will develop and manage the Electrolux chemical compliance processes, and will report to NA Director of Product Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs. This position will interface with the Company’s engineering, purchasing and legal departments to provide technical assistance and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Move the organization in a proactive direction as it relates to the following:

Coordinates the preparation and completion of regulatory and compliance documents.

Ensures compliance documents satisfy federal, state, and local government requirements.

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of compliance controls, compliance procedures and operational processes.

Proactively participates as a member of AHAM Steering Committee

Acts as North America’s subject matter expert for Chemical Compliance and participates on the Group Chemical Compliance Committee.

Coordinates legislative updates and provides input to the AHAM Steering Committee and to the North American Leadership Team.

Collects data on chemical usage to assist AHAM in information requests and legislative updates.

Establish the Group chemical compliance program in North America and manage supplier inputs

Maintains the North American input for the Electrolux Restricted Material List (RML) and provides updates as needed.

Works closely with the materials department to evaluate components in the supply chain to ensure they meet all requirements related to chemical compliance and sustainability. Communicates action required to ensure banned chemicals are removed from supply chain.

Works with other departmental managers to insure adherence to goals and objectives through sound management principles.

Develops a team spirit within the Product Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs team.

Proactively resolves potential Chemical Compliance issues as required.

Ensure integration of chemical compliance program at the Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings in each project.

Provides input to the Manager of Product Safety for Electrolux Project Management (EPM) and Check Point (CP) meetings.

Develop departmental policies and procedures and ensure consistency of said policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with global chemical regulations including REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Proposition 65, PFAS restrictions, etc. reducing regulatory and legal risk.

Manage all data inputs for the Product Safety Team from consumers and customers and maintains communications of necessary events to the Product Safety team and North American Leadership

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Cont.

Protects business continuity by monitoring emerging chemical regulations and proactively implementing compliance strategies before enforcement deadlines.

Manages increasing customer requests for compliance data, declarations, certifications, and sustainability reporting.

Provides cross-functional leadership among Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Product Safety, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs teams.

Performs other duties as required or necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 plus years minimum appliance product design related experience
• 2 years of leadership experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven track record of setting and achieving KPIs
• Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently
• Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
• Skilled in technical writing
• Proven presence that commands the respect and trust of customers and employees at all levels with the organization
• Possess the flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment
• Self-starter: a "hands-on" individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction
• Collaborative leader and team player
• Ability to listen, capture and translate inputs and new challenges coming from consumers and colleagues interfacing them in the market
• Characterized by integrity and high professional standards
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills for negotiating, presenting, and resolving complex and controversial issues and responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport; establish and maintain good working relationships cross-functionally
• Strong aptitude for details
• Basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly principles
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee frequently is required to drive, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.