Senior Expert Hazard Communication

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Health programs and life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Senior Expert in Hazard Communication based in the UK. In this role, you will lead global projects ensuring compliance with hazard communication regulations, analyze product safety data, and manage communications with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Chemistry degree, extensive experience in hazard communication, and be an expert user of SAP EHS. The position offers fully remote work options and focuses on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in the Chemical Industry.
• > 5 years Hazard Communication experience.
• Advanced training to allow classification of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that LANXESS fulfills its obligation to report hazards in safety data sheets.
• Lead projects globally to adapt relevant processes.
• Analyze regulations and product portfolio for impact assessment.

Skills

Hazard Communication experience

Chemistry based degree

Expert user of SAP EHS

International experience

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

SAP EHS

Job description

Short Description

As a senior Expert in Hazard Communication you will ensure that LANXESS fulfills its legal obligation to report the hazards of LANXESS products in safety data sheets. You will lead projects on a global level to adapt the relevant processes to the appropriate requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing the regulations and the product portfolio in order to assess the impact on the product specifications. You will ensure that all product safety data and documents are correctly stored in the various systems. As a subject matter expert, you will lead communications with internal and external stakeholders to support product compliance.

Job Highlights

• Ensure that LANXESS fulfills its legal obligation to report the hazards of LANXESS products in safety data sheets
• Responsible for collecting, cleaning, and organizing process-related Product Safety data
• As a project manager, you will independently lead global data projects with teams of experts
• Audit standard procedures and documentation to ensure site and process alignment with regulatory requirements
• Your area of responsibility will be expanded to include project-related work in the design, development, and implementation of regulatory changes in existing business processes and the underlying IT system
• For both internal (some of which are SAP-based) and external data sources, you will design and specify appropriate reports to provide analytical insights using various methods
• 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

Experience / Skills

• Chemistry based degree
• 5-10 years experience in the Chemical Industry
• > 5 years Hazard Communication experience
• 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 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.