Compliance Manager

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Responsibilities:

Product Regulatory Compliance & Stewardship

• Lead Monitoring and interpretation of global chemical regulations (e.g., EU, Korea, China and other REACH like global regulations, TSCA, DSL, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, IED, EED, EUDR etc.) and develop compliance actions plans.
• Lead / manage substance registrations, notifications, and compliance submissions for products.
• Lead / support Alkegen’s Industrial Hygiene program to manage exposure of chemicals including PFAS, RCF, PCW fibers and other products to minimize human health and environmental impact.
• Conduct and support regulatory reviews for new product introductions and market expansions.
• Provide regulatory and sustainability support for new product introductions.
• Maintain documentation to support compliance audits and customer regulatory inquiries.
• Manage and respond to customer regulatory requests related to product compliance or other regulatory matters
• Partner with business unit leaders, sourcing and procurement, R&D, manufacturing sites, and other cross functional stakeholders to proactively manage product compliance
• Develop, implement, and/or support best practices for minimizing exposure to employees and the environment from fiber, dust and chemicals.
• Attend/support customer issues related to compliance and stewardship
• Lead and/or participate in industry consortiums and regulatory forums to advance and defend Alkegen’s policies and positions impacting its products
• Develop, implement, train on procedures, process and systems for product and facility compliance to cross functional stakeholders.
• Lead / support communication with regulatory agencies, consultants and external stakeholders on compliance requests, Notices of Violation and Notice of Consent orders. Manage environmental monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Support remediation projects, reporting, and stakeholder communication related to PFAS.

PFAS Program Management

• Develop, implement and support strategies for PFAS compliance, risk reduction, and substitution in products, processes, and supply chains.
• Conduct assessments of PFAS use and potential environmental and health impacts, as applicable.
• Engage with suppliers, customers, and regulators regarding PFAS regulations and best practices.

SDS Authoring & Management

• Prepare, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels in accordance with global GHS and Transportation standards (e.g., REACH/CLP, ADR etc.)
• Author/maintain SDS databases and ensure version control and timely updates for new and existing products in compliance GHS / CLP
• Lead and/or aid with onboarding of new facilities with product compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Sales, EHS, Operations and Quality to gather product composition and hazard data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Toxicology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• 7 + years of experience in product stewardship and regulatory affairs within the chemical, coatings, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience in authoring global SDSs, global GHS implementation and chemical hazard classification.
• Working knowledge of global chemical regulations (REACH, TSCA, GHS / CLP, PFAS, PPWR, EUDR, CBAM, ESOS, IED, EED etc.).
• Experience with industry consortia, regulators (such as ECHA, ECFIA, CEFIC etc.)
• Experience with product regulatory data systems (e.g., IUCLID, SCIP etc.).
• Experienced in software systems such as ETQ, 3E, authoring software program etc.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the business with cross functional stakeholders managing through influence.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills required.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and strict deadlines.
• Ability to execute risk management initiatives and long-term projects
• High level of integrity, willingness and ability to demonstrate Alkegen's core values

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Relevant environmental compliance certifications (NEBOSH, ISO 14001, ECCP, LCA etc.)
• Experience with Life Cycle Analysis / Product Carbon Footprint

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.