Senior Manager, Hazard Communication COE

PPG; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Job summary

PPG seeks a Senior Manager, Global Hazard Communications to lead global strategy, governance, and compliance for hazard communication across products worldwide. You will oversee SDS authoring, hazard classifications, and labeling, ensuring regulatory alignment and efficiency across regions.

The role requires directing a global team, coordinating with Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, S&T, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, and driving digital transformation to enable faster, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, regulatory affairs, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in hazard communication, product stewardship, or regulatory compliance.
• 5+ years of management experience; leading global teams is a plus.
• Mastery of GHS, SDS authoring, global chemical regulations and hazard classification systems.
• Experience with compliance systems (e.g., SAP EHS) and regulatory databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a global hazard communication strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and PPG goals.
• Act as SME and advisor to business leaders, regulatory teams, and product stewardship partners; lead a global team.
• Oversee SDS creation and maintenance across regions; ensure correct labeling and hazard communication.
• Manage hazard communication systems, improve workflows, data integrity and digital capabilities.
• Monitor regulatory changes, collaborate across functions, and establish governance frameworks.

Skills

Hazard communication

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Global team leadership

SDS authoring

GHS knowledge

Process optimization

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field (advanced degree highly desired)

Tools

SAP EHS

SDS authoring tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Senior Manager, Global Hazard Communications. This role is critical to ensuring PPG meets all global regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements for product hazard communication that are necessary to manufacture, distribute, and commercialize products worldwide.

As a senior leader, you will oversee the development and systems for authoring compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard evaluations, and product warning labels across our global product portfolio. You will also guide consistency, efficiency, and progress in hazard communication processes to support business growth. This hybrid role will sit in our Monroeville, PA office and will report to the Global Director of Product Stewardship.

Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Leadership

• 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

Regulatory Compliance & SDS Oversight

• 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

Process & Systems Management

• Manage hazard communication systems and tools to support global compliance and operational efficiency
• Improve and standardize workflows, data integrity, and digital capabilities

Global Coordination & Governance

• 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

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

You will perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily to perform this job. We may make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

How we work:

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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