Assistant Manager, Regional Product Safety & Stewardship 1We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future.
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Objectives of the Position
This position will drive all the activities relating to the regional product safety and stewardship in Asia Pacific region engaging with R&D, production sites, sales, marketing, product managers and country experts.
Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities
Product Safety (Master Data)
Data Governance: Implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the quality, consistency, and integrity of master data.
Define data ownership and accountability across the organization.
Data Maintenance: Manage the processes for creating, updating, and maintaining master data records.
Establish data quality checks and controls to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Data Security and Privacy: Implement data security measures to protect sensitive master data, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations and policies.
Define access controls and permissions for different user roles.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units and functional teams to understand their data requirements and ensure that master data supports their operational needs.
Provide guidance and support to data users and resolve data-related issues or conflicts.
Data Quality Management: Establish data quality metrics and KPIs to measure and monitor the quality of master data.
Conduct regular data audits and implement data cleansing and enrichment activities as needed.
Change Management: Manage changes to master data structures, hierarchies, and attributes.
Ensure that proper change control processes are in place to minimize data inconsistencies and disruptions.
Training and Education: Provide training and education to users on the importance of master data management and best practices for data entry and maintenance.
Foster a data-driven culture within the organization.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve master data management processes and tools.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in data management practices.
Product Stewardship
Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough assessments of the potential risks associated with the product throughout its lifecycle, including raw materials sourcing, manufacturing processes, distribution, and use.
Implement measures to mitigate and manage those risks.
Raw Material Management: Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure the responsible sourcing of materials, adherence to environmental and country legal standards, and efficient replacement and distribution practices.
Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about relevant regulations and standards related to product safety, environmental impact, and worker health and safety.
Ensure compliance with these requirements and maintain proper documentation.
Product Labeling and Communication: Provide accurate and transparent information about the product's potential hazards, raw material management, and business impact.
Ensure that this information is effectively communicated to stakeholders, including customers, employees, and regulatory authorities.
Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate and monitor the country regulation and requirements, environmental footprint, and safety record.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce impacts, enhance safety, and meet evolving standards and expectations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent
5 years or more of relevant working experience in chemical regulations and/or Product Safety & Stewardship.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Prior knowledge of SAP system or relevant experience to utilize in Product Safety area.
Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Excel, Share Point, Power BI).
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of chemical regulations (e.g.
chemical inventory) in Asia.#J-18808-Ljbffr