Chemical Regulations Project Manager [EU REACH, EU RoHS]

Spectraforce Technologies; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Lake County, IL, seeks a Chemical Regulations Project Manager to lead regulatory projects around EU REACH, EU RoHS, and US Prop 65, focusing on restricted substances management, data gathering, and cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

You will independently plan, organize, and execute assigned RSM activities, interpret regulatory requirements, create actionable processes, monitor milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability, demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results-oriented; strong workload organization- and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: knowledge of today\'s key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities.
• Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives.
• Strong program management skills and techniques (i.e. plans, schedules, presentations, etc.).
• Competency with Microsoft software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Independently organize, develop, implement, and manage assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects, outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project.
• Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance.
• Handle several small to medium size projects in parallel and/or assist on larger projects.
• Develop, track, and communicate progress against program milestones and deliverables.
• Interact internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to justify business and regulatory needs. Data must be well-organized and stored within existing systems.
• Ensure RSM compliance is considered as part of long-term and short-term planning, including lifecycle management and new product introduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Program management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Chemical Regulations Project Manager [EU REACH, EU RoHS]

Duration: 08 Months 60064

Location: Lake County (AP51, 1 N Waukegan Road)

Background

The Restricted Substances Management (RSM) function is responsible for compliance with country-specific chemical regulations impacting products/components, or requiring registration of substances used in the manufacture of our products. Examples of impacted regulations are EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals, China MEE No. 12, US Proposition 65, etc.

Primary Function & Objectives

This position will be responsible for project management activities around developing and implementing restricted substances management (RSM) regulatory requirements such as EU REACH, US Conflict Minerals, US Prop. 65, EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), etc.

Responsibilities

• Independently organize, develop, implement, and manage assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects, outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project.
• Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance.
• Handle several small to medium size projects in parallel and/or assist on larger projects.
• Develop, track, and communicate progress against program milestones and deliverables.
• Interact internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to justify business and regulatory needs. Data must be well-organized and stored within existing systems.
• Ensure RSM compliance is considered as part of long-term and short-term planning, including lifecycle management and new product introduction.
• Review and analyze component and sub-assembly information, assessing for restricted substances impact.
• Work collaboratively with appropriate organizations to facilitate RSM implementation and compliance through the communication of RSM issues and development of process and tools.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability, demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results-oriented; strong workload organization- and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: knowledge of today's key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities.
• Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives.
• Strong program management skills and techniques (i.e. plans, schedules, presentations, etc.).
• Competency with Microsoft software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in science/engineering discipline or related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated project management experience.