Global Hazard Communication Leader (Hybrid)

PPG Industries; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

other Voluntary benefit offerings

Job summary

PPG Industries in Monroeville, PA seeks a Senior Manager, Global Hazard Communication to lead strategic hazard communication and regulatory compliance across regions. You will act as a subject matter expert for business leaders and regulatory teams, oversee SDS creation, labeling, and global governance, and drive digital improvements.

The role blends leadership with technical expertise in GHS and regulatory frameworks, with hybrid onsite/remote work and collaboration across Product Stewardship,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field (advanced degree highly desired).
• 10+ years of experience in hazard communication, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Management experience preferred.
• Mastery of GHS, SDS authoring, global chemical regulations, and hazard classification systems.
• Expertise leading global teams and influencing across a matrixed organization.
• Experience with compliance systems (e.g., SAP EHS, SDS authoring tools, regulatory databases).
• Experience in coatings, chemicals, or manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA HazCom, REACH, CLP, WHMIS).
• Experience with process optimization and digital transformation plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop a global hazard communication strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and PPG goals.
• Be the subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business leaders, regulatory teams, and product stewardship partners.
• Lead and develop a global team.
• Ensure the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) across all regions.
• Oversee hazard classifications and evaluations following GHS and regional regulations.
• Ensure product labeling compliance, including hazard warnings and product communication requirements.
• Manage hazard communication systems and tools to support global compliance and operational efficiency.
• Improve and standardize workflows, data integrity, and digital capabilities.
• Monitor and interpret global regulatory changes and ensure implementation.
• Collaborate with Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, S&T, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Establish global governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Balance regulatory requirements with speed, cost-efficiency, and customer needs.
• Contribute to PPG's productivity improvements and growth goals.

Skills

Hazard communication

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field

Tools

SAP EHS

SDS authoring tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

PPG Industries in Monroeville, PA seeks a Senior Manager, Global Hazard Communication to lead strategic hazard communication and regulatory compliance across regions. You will act as a subject matter expert for business leaders and regulatory teams, oversee SDS creation, labeling, and global governance, and drive digital improvements.

The role blends leadership with technical expertise in GHS and regulatory frameworks, with hybrid onsite/remote work and collaboration across Product Stewardship,