Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.Job Summary:This Associate Product Safety Specialist will support the product safety and regulatory compliance needs for new product development (NPD) projects as well as to existing product improvement projects (Productivity and Maintenance) while working within a cross-functional team.This position will:
Assist in the product safety and regulatory compliance efforts by performing routine research and simple product safety assessments at the direction of more senior Product Safety staff
Require the ability to work effectively with other disciplines including Product and Design Engineering, Marketing, Industrial Design, Chemistry, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, toxicology, product safety, regulatory affairs, or closely related field required
0-2 years of product development experience required
Skills and Competencies
Demonstrates familiarity with product testing methodologies
Demonstrates ability to apply problem solving techniques and methodologies
Demonstrates familiarity of basic product safety, hazard analyses, and compliance principles
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and project management skills
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates ability to perform in a team environment
Demonstrates familiarity with Hazard Communication Regulations (e.g., CLP, FHSA, OSHA, and GHS regulations) , Chemical Restriction Regulations (e.g., CPSIA, REACh SVHC), Chemical Registration Regulations (e.g., TSCA, DSL, NICNAS, REACh), and Consumer Product Safety Regulations (e.g., GPSR, NHTSA, CPSC, FDA)
Demonstrates computer literacy in database applications
Demonstrates fluency in French (written and spoken)
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
