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

Qualifications:

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years of experience
• <1 year of supervisory experience
• Knowledge of industry and government regulations
• Ability to train and mentor subordinates to maintain a strong team
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate and excellent organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proven portfolio management and project/process management experience.
2. Business acumen and excellent presentation skills (to customers, vendors, senior internal staff).
3. Experience in the Automotive industry.

Competencies:

• Must have a solid strategic view that positions the business to win in markets
• Results oriented—understands the importance of delivering tangible results and embraces accountability
• Can effectively apply an “outside-in” approach to solutions and opportunities, seeing through the eyes of the consumer and customer
• Anticipates and manages complex situations
• Understands 80/20 methodology and can drive strong financial results and growth targets
• Personal composure under pressure
• Balances data, logic and intuition in decision-making

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.