Regulatory Manager

Permatex, Inc. a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW); is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Core brands include: Permatex, Fast Orange, Spray Nine, the Right Stuff and Devcon Home.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the Regulatory department under ISO, EPA, FDA and other applicable standards under the supervision of the R&D Director. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with consumer and production laws/regulations within the chemical manufacturing industry. This manager will lead a team that will perform detailed inspections of raw material and finished good hazards, be proactive and up to date on current regulatory affairs, and co-ordinate business needs with other functions. A high degree of independent work ability and individual initiative will be expected in fulfilling the requirements of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize strong problem-solving skills and communication to supervise the Regulatory department, deliver on company goals, and develop the team

• Maintain regulatory updates for compliance with customer, ISO 9001, and government requirements and assure that the documents are controlled within ERP/QMS software

• Manage regulatory finance schedule and report results to management

• Work cross-functionally with operations (manufacturing, sourcing, purchasing) to oversee customer compliance, product labels, and assist with product launches

• Assist with advanced troubleshooting on external and internal issues such as customer complaints, process deviations, incoming regulatory challenges, etc.

• Present quarterly regulatory metrics to the leadership team and find opportunities for improvement in the data