Safety Data Sheet Author

Hexcel; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexcel seeks a Regulatory Affairs professional to manage SDS, eSDS, and REACh compliance for our UK operations. You will oversee labeling content, regulatory documentation, and data accuracy across ERP and other systems.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry or related field and at least 3 years in regulatory affairs with strong knowledge of GHS and packaging regulations. Independent work style and effective training delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in regulatory affairs or product stewardship.
• Strong knowledge of GHS hazard classification and SDS preparation.
• Understanding of health & safety labeling and packaging regulations.
• Knowledge of REACh regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain or hold hazardous goods transport certification.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Proficient in IT systems, databases, and document management tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Compile and manage extended Safety Data Sheets (eSDS) for REACh compliance.
• Control revision, issue and distribution of product safety documentation.
• Respond to customer requests and queries relating to SDS documentation.
• Manage hazard communication data within SDS, labelling and ERP systems.
• Develop regulatory content for health and safety labels.
• Provide technical support on hazard classification and labelling issues.
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain regulatory and composition data.
• Ensure compliance through change management and regulatory updates.
• Support training, continuous improvement and hazardous goods classification.

Skills

GHS knowledge

SDS preparation

Regulatory communications

Training delivery

IT systems

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

ERP systems

Document management tools

Job description

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in line with regulatory requirements.
• Compile and manage extended Safety Data Sheets (eSDS) for REACh compliance.
• Control revision, issue and distribution of product safety documentation.
• Respond to customer requests and queries relating to SDS documentation.
• Manage hazard communication data within SDS, labelling and ERP systems.
• Develop regulatory content for health and safety labels.
• Provide technical support on hazard classification and labelling issues.
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain regulatory and composition data.
• Ensure compliance through change management and regulatory updates.
• Support training, continuous improvement and hazardous goods classification.
  Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health & Safety, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in regulatory affairs or product stewardship.
• Strong knowledge of GHS hazard classification and SDS preparation.
• Understanding of health & safety labelling and packaging regulations.
• Knowledge of REACh regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain or hold hazardous goods transport certification.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Proficient in IT systems, databases, and document management tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the "strength within."

Hexcel seeks individuals who embrace our values - putting safety first, always; leading with integrity, delivering quality; One Hexcel; improving today, better tomorrow.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.