EMEA - Product Stewardship & Regulatory Specialist (Chemical Manufacturing)

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Product Stewardship & Regulatory Specialist, EMEA to join us at one of our facilities in the UK: Welwyn Garden City, Huthwaite or Wellingborough.

The Product Stewardship & Regulatory Specialist, EMEA supports compliance with European, Middle Eastern, and African chemical, product safety, environmental, and transportation regulations applicable to paints, coatings, and related raw materials. Working closely with R&D, commercial, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, this role helps ensure products meet regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle and can be successfully marketed across the region. Responsibilities include maintaining regulatory data, preparing and managing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), supporting product notifications and registrations, monitoring regulatory developments, and responding to customer and internal compliance inquiries. The position contributes to the company's commitment to product safety, regulatory excellence and responsible stewardship while supporting innovation and business growth across EMEA markets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory environment for implementation of new legislation in areas of sale and ensure maintained compliance with any changes.
• Audit compliance of existing formulations against regulations of countries of current sales.
• Anticipate potential future regulatory action that could impact the business to aid planning.
• Assess regulatory conditions of new markets prior to entry.
• Monitor impact of raw material classification changes and formulation updates on product SDS and labels.
• Provide input into the artwork generation process to ensure that product labels and technical literature meet legal minimum standards from a regulatory perspective and that technical claims can be justified by data.
• Respond to formulation disclosure requests, e.g. to competent government authorities.
• Participate in the maintenance of accurate written procedures and work instructions for raw material related processes in the PSRA function.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in product stewardship and/or regulatory affairs function, preferably in a multinational corporate environment.
• Knowledge of key regulatory drivers of the global chemical industry, (e.g. REACH and VOC regulations) for both industrial and consumer markets
• Practical experience in interpreting product regulatory requirements for chemical products.
• Knowledge and experience assigning GHS classifications.
• Knowledge and experience in SDS and label authoring/preparation.
• Ability to understand complex regulations pertaining to chemical substances.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused, result-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft Office products.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.