Product Safety Lead

Sherwin-Williams hiring for Product Safety Lead jobs in Cleveland, OH, US

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Product safety procedures-

• Maintain thorough understanding of U.S. FHSA labeling and U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
• Maintain thorough understanding of Sherwin-Williams product safety procedures, including hazard communication practices within the workplace and for downstream customers.
• Develop written work instructions and standard operating procedures, according to Product Stewardship documentation requirements.
• As needed, assist Sherwin-Williams Legal Department with potential product safety and product liability matters

Product safety business support-

• Maintain expertise in uses, reasonably foreseeable misuses, and end users of Sherwin-Williams products
• Provide product safety support and technical guidance to product development and product stewardship teams
• Conduct product risk assessments, such as LHAMA assessments, in support of product labeling
• Provide expert level response to internal and customer inquiries regarding physical or chemical hazards of Sherwin-Williams products..
• Conduct alternatives assessments, as needed..
• Provide product safety and hazard communication training for various stakeholder groups within Sherwin-Williams..
• Maintain strong relationships with business Product Stewards, R&D teams, and Marketing teams.

Continuous improvement

• Partner with the Hazard Communication function to improve classification schemas and algorithms within labeling software systems.
• Lead process or system changes necessary to improve efficiency or accuracy of product safety programs
• Present product topics to senior leadership, as needed
• Engage with professional societies to monitor scientific advancements and maintain professional certifications

FORMAL EDUCATION: 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in science or engineering

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 10+ years’ experience in similar function
• 7+ years’ experience in similar function if PhD in science or engineering from an accredited institution
• Experience providing product safety support to product stewardship programs. 

Preferred:

• 15+ years’ experience in similar function
• 10+ years’ experience in similar function if PhD in science or engineering from an accredited institution
• Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Use of a variety of IT applications 
• Experience in paint & coatings or chemical industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Receptive to feedback

Preferred:

• Experience presenting to external and senior leadership audiences. 
• Project lead of cross functional projects or initiatives