Product Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Cover Customer and Raw materials risk-assessment evaluations with agility and teamwork collaboration
• Monitor and interpret legislation and regulatory requirements related to raw materials, product development, manufacturing, and labeling
• Provide timely guidance to stakeholders on compliance matters, with emphasis on both local and international regulations
• Stay informed about emerging product safety concerns, particularly regarding substances present or potentially present in products
• Define and oversee product compliance testing requirements
• Ensure timely execution and alignment with regulatory standards
• Vet raw materials for compliance and provide technical expertise to ensure new materials meet all applicable requirements
• Respond to customer inquiries and concerns related to product compliance
• Investigate implications and formulate clear, accurate responses
• Develop and maintain standardized responses for recurring compliance inquiries
• Review potential compliance issues and participate in initiatives to assess, address, and resolve them
• Identify and implement process and procedural improvements
• Escalate identified risks and issues appropriately, consulting with the manager for resolution strategies
• Work cross-functionally with teams including R&D, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Legal, and Manufacturing
• Work with external laboratories and institutes on product compliance matters
• Recommend and support the implementation of additional controls under risk assessment and product safety systems
• Ensure ongoing compliance with legal and internal company policies
• Maintain thorough records of compliance activities and customer communications
• Continuously update relevant databases and documentation
• Support customer and regulatory audits and visits as needed
• Participate in compliance-related projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related technical field with a strong chemistry focus
• PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: One or more of the following: Paper/nonwoven, Plastics/polymer manufacturing, Food and food packaging, Tobacco, Cosmetics, hygiene, or healthcare
• 3–5 years of experience in similar role/industry
• Strong Knowledge of hygiene/product safety or specialization in compliance
• Strong knowledge of food contact materials is highly desirable
• Familiarity with product safety management systems and tools
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• REGULATORY TOOLS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Software such as Sphera and/or 3E is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; tech-savvy and computer literate
• Strong risk awareness with the ability to anticipate and identify potential issues
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex data
• Process-oriented with flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Effective planning and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment
• PROACTIVE, RESULTS-DRIVEN, AND COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• EAGER TO LEARN AND DEVELOP PROFESSIONALLY
• FLUENT IN ENGLISH; ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES (E.G., GERMAN, SPANISH, FRENCH) ARE A PLUS