Chemical Regulations Project Manager [EU REACH, EU RoHS]

Job Title: Chemical Regulations Project Manager [EU REACH, EU RoHS]

Duration: 08 Months

Location: Lake County (AP51, 1 N Waukegan Road)

Background:

The Restricted Substances Management (RSM) function is responsible for compliance with country-specific chemical regulations impacting products/components, or requiring registration of substances used in the manufacture of our products. Examples of impacted regulations are EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals, China MEE No. 12, US Proposition 65, etc.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

This position will be responsible for project management activities around developing and implementing restricted substances management (RSM) regulatory requirements such as EU REACH, US Conflict Minerals, US Prop. 65, EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), etc.

Responsibilities:

Independently organize, develop, implement, and manage assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects. This includes outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project.

o Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance.

Handle several small to medium size projects in parallel and/or assist on larger projects

Develop, track, and communicate progress against program milestones and deliverables

Interacts internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to justify business and regulatory needs. Data must be well-organized and stored within existing systems.

Ensures RSM compliance is considered as part of long-term and short-term planning, including lifecycle management and new product introduction

Reviews and analyzes component and sub-assembly information, assessing for restricted substances impact

Works collaboratively with appropriate organizations to facilitate RSM implementation and compliance through the communication of RSM issues and development of process and tools

Qualifications:

Proven leadership ability, demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills

Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results oriented; strong workload organization- and problem-solving skills

Desirable: knowledge of today's key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities

Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives

Strong program management skills and techniques (i.e. plans, schedules, presentations, etc.)

Competency with Microsoft software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in science/engineering discipline or related technical field

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated project management experience