Senior Manager, Hazard Communication COE

PPG

Senior Manager overseeing global hazard communication for PPG. Leading strategy and compliance efforts across regulatory frameworks and ensuring product safety worldwide.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeMonroeville • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a global hazard communication strategy aligned with regulatory requirements and PPG goals
Be the subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business leaders, regulatory teams, and product stewardship partners
Lead and develop a global team
Ensure the creation, accuracy, and maintenance of compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDS) across all regions
Oversee hazard classifications and evaluations following GHS and regional regulations
Ensure product labeling compliance, including hazard warnings and product communication requirements
Manage hazard communication systems and tools to support global compliance and operational efficiency
Improve and standardize workflows, data integrity, and digital capabilities
Monitor and interpret global regulatory changes and ensure implementation
Collaborate with Product Stewardship, Regulatory Affairs, S&T, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
Establish global governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Balance regulatory requirements with speed, cost-efficiency, and customer needs
Contribute to PPG’s productivity improvements and growth goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field (advanced degree highly desired)
10+ years of experience in hazard communication, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, or a related field
Mastery of GHS, SDS authoring, global chemical regulations, and hazard classification systems
Expertise leading global teams and influencing across a matrixed organization
Experience with compliance systems (e.g., SAP EHS, SDS authoring tools, regulatory databases)
Experience in coatings, chemicals, or manufacturing industries
Knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA HazCom, REACH, CLP, WHMIS)
Experience with process optimization and digital transformation plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health
Dental
Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave
other Voluntary benefit offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

hazard communicationproduct stewardshipregulatory complianceGHSSDS authoringglobal chemical regulationshazard classification systemsprocess optimizationdigital transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencingcollaborationorganizational skillscommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in ChemistryBachelor's degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs