Manager – Chemical and Compliance

Job Description

At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living. 

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in Charlotte, NC.

All about the role:

This position will be responsible for the management of chemical compliance across product lines (XPL), including Taste, Care and Well Being. The position will develop and manage the Electrolux chemical compliance processes, and will report to NA Director of Product Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs. This position will interface with the Company’s engineering, purchasing and legal departments to provide technical assistance and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move the organization in a proactive direction as it relates to the following:
• Coordinates the preparation and completion of regulatory and compliance documents.
• Ensures compliance documents satisfy federal, state, and local government requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of compliance controls, compliance procedures and operational processes.
• Proactively participates as a member of AHAM Steering Committee
• Acts as North America’s subject matter expert for Chemical Compliance and participates on the Group Chemical Compliance Committee.
• Coordinates legislative updates and provides input to the AHAM Steering Committee and to the North American Leadership Team.
• Collects data on chemical usage to assist AHAM in information requests and legislative updates.
• Establish the Group chemical compliance program in North America and manage supplier inputs
• Maintains the North American input for the Electrolux Restricted Material List (RML) and provides updates as needed.
• Works closely with the materials department to evaluate components in the supply chain to ensure they meet all requirements related to chemical compliance and sustainability.  Communicates action required to ensure banned chemicals are removed from supply chain.
• Works with other departmental managers to insure adherence to goals and objectives through sound management principles.
• Develops a team spirit within the Product Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs team.
• Proactively resolves potential Chemical Compliance issues as required. 
• Ensure integration of chemical compliance program at the Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings in each project.
• Provides input to the Manager of Product Safety for Electrolux Project Management (EPM) and Check Point (CP) meetings.
• Develop departmental policies and procedures and ensure consistency of said policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with global chemical regulations including REACH, RoHS, TSCA, Proposition 65, PFAS restrictions, etc. reducing regulatory and legal risk.
• Manage all data inputs for the Product Safety Team from consumers and customers and maintains communications of necessary events to the Product Safety team and North American Leadership

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5 plus years minimum appliance product design related experience
• 2 years of leadership experience

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of setting and achieving KPIs
• Strong ability to work effectively within time constraints, changing priorities, and independently
• Strong Continuous Improvement mindset
• Skilled in technical writing
• Proven presence that commands the respect and trust of customers and employees at all levels with the organization
• Possess the flexibility in reacting to new situations and adaptability for working in a new environment
• Self-starter: a "hands-on" individual who enjoys challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction
• Collaborative leader and team player
• Ability to listen, capture and translate inputs and new challenges coming from consumers and colleagues interfacing them in the market
• Characterized by integrity and high professional standards
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills for negotiating, presenting, and resolving complex and controversial issues and responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport; establish and maintain good working relationships cross-functionally
• Strong aptitude for details
• Basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and assembly principles
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Benefits include:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.