Expert Hazard Communication

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion support

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking an Expert in Hazard Communication to maintain and manage product safety information in compliance with UK regulations. This role primarily involves using SAP EHS systems and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants should possess a chemistry-related degree and have significant experience in global hazard communication. The position offers full remote work, competitive compensation, and a variety of benefits, promoting work-life balance and personal development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of global hazard communication regulations.
• Ability to manage regulatory updates and document transitions.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data in SAP EHS for hazard communication documents.
• Support Business Units and customers for regulatory data quality.
• Monitor UK legislation related to hazard communication.

Skills

Chemistry Related Degree

3-5 years professional experience in Global Hazard Communication

Advanced training for classification of chemicals

Expert user of SAP EHS

Familiarity with LANXESS product portfolio

Job description

Short Description

As an Expert in Hazard Communication, the main task of the role is to ensure that all product safety information and documents are correctly maintained in the various systems. Adhering to all relevant product safety regulations for the specified Business units the focus is on maintaining EHS data and the release of associated global SDS (excluding American regions) – at product level. All activities must be performed in multiple SAP systems and SharePoint sites. As a subject matter expert, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support product compliance.

Job Highlights

• Maintain data in SAP EHS to allow management of the creation of hazard communication documents for LANXESS products, including safety data sheets and hazard labels
• Support Business Units, R&D and Customers to ensure data quality for regulatory purposes
• Respond to internal and external customer questions as appropriate on hazard communication topics
• Manage Regulatory Management of Change Process to ensure smooth interdepartmental transitioning of updates to hazard communication documents
• Co-ordinate Exposure Scenario evaluation process (REACH Article 37(5)) to ensure site compliance with use conditions of Raw Materials
• As subject matter expert for UK hazard communication you will monitor changes in the UK legislation and communicate regularly to the wider PTSE organisation

Experience / Skills

• Chemistry Related Degree
• 3-5 years professional experience with 3 years in Global Hazard Communication and the associated regulations
• Advanced training to allow the classification of chemicals
• The ability to apply the regulations for different GHS regions to generate all data for sections 1-16 (excluding section 14)
• International experience
• Expert user of SAP EHS and other standard IT tools
• Familiarity with the LANXESS product portfolio

Further Information

• Applicants must be UK based
• Fully Remote, Home Office, with some travel required

Contract Type Regular

What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Lanxess UK is an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the Recruitment team.