International Product Safety & Regulatory Specialist, Easton, PA (Hybrid)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides technical management for the Global Product Safety and Regulatory Program in the R&D Division to ensure that all Crayola International products meet the company's standards for consumer safety. Responsible for new and existing products, International Licensing and expansion of Crayola Experience outside of US. Manages the detailed aspects of the Safety and Regulatory program through interactions with forums like the Product Safety & Risk Review Committee, external consultants, trade associations, ASTM Standards committees, suppliers, and health organizations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the Global Product Safety and Regulatory Program to ensure products meet global policies, regulations, and standards for toxicology, mechanical, human factors, and microbiological safety. These include FHSA, CPSIA, EU/UK Directives, CHPA, FDA, and other global regulations and consumer product standards.
• Compile and maintain technical files per EU Toy Safety Directive.
• Provide compliance testing for new markets such as LATAM, Asia, Brazil, China, India etc.
• Specify country specific guidance for product safety labeling. This includes age grading, warning statements for mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic products, usage restriction language, country specific graphical symbols, and other regulatory compliance statements.
• Research and provide technical/scientific consultation and recommendations on safe product design for new international product development. Serve on Crayola's Product Safety & Risk Review Committee to provide a broad perspective on potential product risks and safety assessments.
• Manage compliance of licensed products, Crayola Experience and Location Based Entertainment.
• Develop safety and regulatory specifications that are in compliance with Global, State, and Industry regulations and standards. Monitor new and emerging safety issues worldwide and communicate with cross functional teams.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a product safety professional in the consumer products industry developing safe product designs and chemical formulations
• Knowledge of consumer products safety regulations including FHSA, CPSIA, EU Directives, CHPA, FDA and LLAMA.
• Demonstrate leadership capability, especially discernment and risk-taking, to influence colleagues.
• Ability to confront and creatively solve difficult problems while maintaining the equity of the brand.
• Ability to apply knowledge to new product development.
• Knowledge of product regulations and industry standards and ability to manage and resolve difficult problems while taking a firm stand regardless of opposition.
• Must also have exceptional time management skills, discretion to manage sensitive information, prioritization skills to balance a large and ever changing workload and must be an excellent communicator across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel. A maximum of 10%.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Diversity & Inclusion at Crayola
We will cultivate diversity and create a culture of inclusion for our collective brands - one that grows through sustained action, demonstrates care for every life experience, inspires new products and content, and builds a sense of belonging in which every employee is able to be their very best. Learn more about Crayola's Diversity and Inclusion strategy: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.aspx

Green is our favorite color!
Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability.aspx

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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