Product Stewardship Advisor
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
The Product Stewardship Advisor serves as the single point of contact to internal stakeholders within the Global Architectural business on regulatory, product safety, and sustainability matters. The scope of the business includes the company's store operations and retail customer distribution channels, primarily within North America but also with a global perspective. The Advisor drives for continuous improvement through project work and process development. Duties include, but are not limited to:
COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Regulations and regulation reviews: Evaluates new or changing regulations as to impact and provides updates to internal teams
Acts as the regional expert internally to advise on how/why regulations are different or conflicting
Participates in development of action plans collaboratively with Global Architectural Product Stewardship team members
Executes actions/projects to support compliance strategies within the Global Architectural business
COMPANY REPRESENTATION
Where appropriate, acts as Sherwin-Williams' Product Stewardship representative with outside parties such as trade associations, service provider working groups or professional associations
DATA ENTRY/INTEGRITY AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Defines business rules for technology systems evaluating product compliance data
Responsible for evaluating system output to ensure compliance accuracy
CUSTOMER AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
INQUIRIES
Independently responds to routine requests from stakeholders within the Global Architectural business
Collaborating with Legal as needed, responds to non-routine, complex requests from internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Serves as the single point of contact within the Global Architectural business on legislative, regulatory and product safety/sustainability issues that pertain to their assigned portfolio of products
Organizes periodic meetings with business partners to discuss compliance matters and provide regulatory updates
Collaborates and provides strategic support to R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customers and other stakeholders on product stewardship matters
Where appropriate, presents information or provides training on new/changing regulations to internal staff or external customers and provides clarity as to impacted parts of the business
Develops formal communications and provides input on formal communications of others
Independently completes requests for new or updated product labels and advises business stakeholders on appropriate and compliant language per FHSA, CCCR requirements and industry norms
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Identifies areas of process improvement and enhanced communication within not only the Global Architectural business but also the Product Stewardship team
Identifies opportunities for greater alignment and consistency in practices between parts of the Global Architectural business, such as Sherwin-Williams store and retail customer operations
Acts as regulatory representative on IT projects requiring system upgrades, enhancements, or changes
PROJECTS
Drives continuous improvement projects with focus on cross-functional or regional improvements that address gaps or increase efficiency or collaboration
Leads more complex product stewardship projects and represents the Product Stewardship workstream in less complex, cross-functional projects
TRAINING
Provides training and seminars for business team members or other groups within Sherwin-Williams on current trends in product stewardship
Educates business partners on specific aspects of regulations covering impacted products and recommended next steps
Trains and supports the development of new or less experienced Product Stewardship team members consistent with their technical expertise
This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA; IL Chicago Office 8725 W Higgins Rd. Chicago IL 60631, USA; MN Minneapolis Campus 1101 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS FORMAL EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or similar
Preferred: Master\'s Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or similar
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Required:
5+ years of experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs
Expertise in U.S. chemical product regulations
Paint and coatings, formulated products, chemicals, or materials industry work experience
Preferred:
8+ years of experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs
Experience with global regulatory requirements
2+ years of experience working with consumer product labeling regulations, such as FHSA and CCCR
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Knowledge of basic chemistry
Proficient presentation skills
Proficiency in regulatory and labeling software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred:
Knowledge of applied chemistry
Architectural paint product stewardship expertise
Experience in interpretation of regulations
Knowledge of FHSA and CCCR regulations
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
(TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)
10%
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COMPLIANCE SUPPORT
Regulations and regulation reviews: Evaluates new or changing regulations as to impact and provides updates to internal teams
Acts as the regional expert internally to advise on how/why regulations are different or conflicting
Participates in development of action plans collaboratively with Global Architectural Product Stewardship team members
Executes actions/projects to support compliance strategies within the Global Architectural business
COMPANY REPRESENTATION
Where appropriate, acts as Sherwin-Williams' Product Stewardship representative with outside parties such as trade associations, service provider working groups or professional associations
DATA ENTRY/INTEGRITY AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT
Defines business rules for technology systems evaluating product compliance data
Responsible for evaluating system output to ensure compliance accuracy
CUSTOMER AND BUSINESS SUPPORT
INQUIRIES
Independently responds to routine requests from stakeholders within the Global Architectural business
Collaborating with Legal as needed, responds to non-routine, complex requests from internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Serves as the single point of contact within the Global Architectural business on legislative, regulatory and product safety/sustainability issues that pertain to their assigned portfolio of products
Organizes periodic meetings with business partners to discuss compliance matters and provide regulatory updates
Collaborates and provides strategic support to R&D, Marketing, Sales, Customers and other stakeholders on product stewardship matters
Where appropriate, presents information or provides training on new/changing regulations to internal staff or external customers and provides clarity as to impacted parts of the business
Develops formal communications and provides input on formal communications of others
Independently completes requests for new or updated product labels and advises business stakeholders on appropriate and compliant language per FHSA, CCCR requirements and industry norms
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
Identifies areas of process improvement and enhanced communication within not only the Global Architectural business but also the Product Stewardship team
Identifies opportunities for greater alignment and consistency in practices between parts of the Global Architectural business, such as Sherwin-Williams store and retail customer operations
Acts as regulatory representative on IT projects requiring system upgrades, enhancements, or changes
PROJECTS
Drives continuous improvement projects with focus on cross-functional or regional improvements that address gaps or increase efficiency or collaboration
Leads more complex product stewardship projects and represents the Product Stewardship workstream in less complex, cross-functional projects
TRAINING
Provides training and seminars for business team members or other groups within Sherwin-Williams on current trends in product stewardship
Educates business partners on specific aspects of regulations covering impacted products and recommended next steps
Trains and supports the development of new or less experienced Product Stewardship team members consistent with their technical expertise
This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA; IL Chicago Office 8725 W Higgins Rd. Chicago IL 60631, USA; MN Minneapolis Campus 1101 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS FORMAL EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or similar
Preferred: Master\'s Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or similar
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Required:
5+ years of experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs
Expertise in U.S. chemical product regulations
Paint and coatings, formulated products, chemicals, or materials industry work experience
Preferred:
8+ years of experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs
Experience with global regulatory requirements
2+ years of experience working with consumer product labeling regulations, such as FHSA and CCCR
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Knowledge of basic chemistry
Proficient presentation skills
Proficiency in regulatory and labeling software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Preferred:
Knowledge of applied chemistry
Architectural paint product stewardship expertise
Experience in interpretation of regulations
Knowledge of FHSA and CCCR regulations
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
(TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)
10%
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