Manager, Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs

Summary:

Responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of Azelis SHEQ/Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) for the applicable markets across the United States and Canada. Accountable for regulatory compliance, product stewardship, licensing and permitting, customer and supplier support, regulatory risk management, transportation compliance, and development of the PSRA team. Ensure the transactions of business units comply with the applicable regulations in force and stay current on changes to regulations or related information. Communicate the needs of the SHEQ-PSRA team to the PSRA Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the PSRA department to maintain a healthy working environment and optimize employee contribution.
• Lead and develop a high-performing PSRA team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
• Establish departmental goals, KPIs, service level expectations, and resource priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve service quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Handle recruitment, hiring, and integration of new employees.
• Supervise day-to-day team activities, recognize good performance, and address problem situations and performance gaps.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments impacting business operations.
• Lead implementation of regulatory changes across affected markets and business units.
• Provide regulatory guidance to commercial, supply chain, operations, and leadership teams.
• Assess regulatory risks associated with new products, suppliers, acquisitions, and market expansion.
• Represent Azelis during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency interactions.
• Provide regulatory support to customers and suppliers on product compliance, registrations, certifications, ingredient acceptability, transportation classifications, and market access.
• Support commercial growth through customer meetings, supplier reviews, product evaluations, and new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation (product compliance and HSE regulations).
• Manage product document control and regulatory master data governance within ERP and related business systems.
• Manage set-up and compliance of items on local ERP, including documents and regulatory alerts.
• Manage compliance of Safety Data Sheets created by the Data Support Centre in India as necessary.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining certification standards such as ISO 14000, GMP, GMP+, and RSPO.
• Manage SHEQ-PSRA KPI implementation and internal and external non-conformances related to off-spec and quality complaints.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations (e.g., TSCA, OSHA, EPA FIFRA, EPCRA, DOT, DEA, CEPA, WHMIS, TDG, PCPA) and train employees on those relevant to Azelis.
• Manage change control on existing products and suppliers.
• Review and approve quality agreements with suppliers, customers, and logistics service providers.
• Maintain permits, licenses, registrations, and certifications required to support operations across the United States and Canada.
• Participate in management meetings to ensure regulatory issues are communicated across market segments.
• Build Azelis visibility in government committees, markets, and industry associations.
• Collaborate with all Azelis departments and share best practices.
• Contribute to the development of computerized systems supporting SHEQ functions.
• Contribute expertise to special projects related to SHEQ.
• Carry out other responsibilities as assigned, including adherence to department procedures, policies, and the principles of Responsible Distribution.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20-30% as required.

Competencies:

• Regulatory Expertise: Advanced knowledge of chemical regulations and product stewardship principles; translates regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Influencing Skills: Builds consensus across commercial, operational, and executive stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identifies compliance risks and develops practical mitigation strategies while supporting business growth.
• Analytical, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Ethics, Business Acumen, and Cost Consciousness.
• Oral and Written Communication.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a chemical-related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as manager of a quality or regulatory department.
• Minimum 3+ years of people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supporting chemical distribution, specialty chemicals, ingredients, or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of US/Canada chemical regulations is an asset.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, collaboration, time management, and priority-setting skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Strong ownership, drive, and problem-solving ability, with a bias for action.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ERP, SharePoint, and Quality Software.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.