Toxicology & Regulatory Compliance SpecialistWe are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?You will provide transformational cross-functional leadership, innovation, planning, execution and market awareness that will result in the acceleration of revenue and profit generating initiatives. This individual will leverage the Ford Operating System to ensure near-term strategic initiatives are developed with the appropriate stakeholders and informed by data and market insights to inform leadership decisioning. You will lead the efforts of Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) to ensure all non-dimensional materials and certain dimensional materials (e.g. friction materials) purchased or sold to Ford dealers, distributors, and customers can be used safely and appropriately labeled, as well as compliant with the United States and Canadian applicable laws / regulations and the Corporate standards.This position is located in Dearborn, MI and is a hybrid role coming into the office 1-2 days a weekIn this role, you will:
Assist Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Chem/Toxicology team in conducting toxicology, regulatory, and environmental reviews for all service chemical products.
Work closely with Ford Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Compliance Office, Environmental Quality Office (EQO), International Distribution Operations (IDO), and suppliers to develop GHS-compliant SDSs and labeling statements using the GHS SDS Authoring system.
Provide toxicology and regulatory-related advice to other regional FCSD Toxicology teams (e.g., International Markets Group (IMG) and China market) and FCSD Managements.
Perform various regulatory compliance actions at the federal, state, local, and provincial levels.
Provide toxicology support to Ford Customer Service Division FCSD management and engineers on the acute and chronic health effects associated with chemicals contained in or associated with Motorcraft branded materials for dealer and customer use.
Oversee Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) contract, review quarterly reports on various human / animal poison exposure cases, and provide advice according to government regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
Review and analyze supplier chemical data, guide Material Safety Data Sheets (M)SDS/warning label preparation, conduct scientific literature research, quantitative risk assessment and management, as well as communicate with government agencies (e.g. OSHA, WHMIS, CCCR, CPSC) on regulatory requirements.
Represent Ford Customer Service Division on reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting current scientific literature, agency reports, research data and investigative reports from laboratory studies, clinical studies, medical findings, human exposure cases and poisoning data for soundness of reasoning, scientific significance, and validity of assumptions and conclusions from a toxicological viewpoint.
Engage the Industry At All Levels – Across All Stakeholders
Soliciting, collecting, organizing, and conducting preliminary reviews of supplier datasets (e.g., Manufacturer Product Information Request (MPIR)/Sub-supplier Product Information Request (SPIR) forms, SDSs, and labels).
Perform data quality checks on suppliers' submissions and documents, contact and follow up with suppliers for additional chemical and other necessary information.
Provide hazard classifications for post-production materials based on GHS, CPSC, and CCCR criteria. Create Toxicology Review Comments.
Conduct scientific literature research and perform ad hoc quantitative risk assessments for chemicals listed under California Proposition 65, as necessary.
Serve as the FCSD representative on the corporate RSMS committee, review chemical substances, and conduct necessary chemical impact assessments as needed.
Ford Operating System
Daily/Weekly Action Planning, Metrics/Opportunities Reviews, Go-to-Market plans, Financial performance management
Real-time problem solving
Support Leadership forums and cross-functional executive reviews
Business Planning, Building Blocks Development, Budget management and Incentive opportunity business cases
Supplier Purchase Order process (where required)
Develop and grow world-class and industry leading talent for personal and professional growth while cultivating and prioritizing a culture of inclusivity, belonging, team work and support.You’ll have:
3-5 years of experience in Occupational Health and GHS hazard classifications, SDSs/labeling statements authoring/Reviewing experience.
Minimum master’s degree in toxicology or industrial hygiene is preferred. Master’s degree in chemistry or environmental science is also accepted.
Received formal training in GHS hazard classification and labeling, consumer product labeling, SDS-authoring, and/or California Proposition 65 labeling and risk assessment methodologies.
Experience and understanding of OSHA, CPSC, WHMIS, CCCR, TSCA, NSNRs regulations, and GHS hazard classification requirements.
Excellent personal computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills required.
Even better, you may have:
Proficiency in the Canadian French language is a plus.
Safety Data Sheet Authoring Certification preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management lease
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD (https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD;NLtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!C9sxxoaRxul0GxCLxoL8HhJ3k2ewvcFn2gS1DgfPWIj7KWwZPTp4dYmTqptFF99vmEdQhQUEKHPfGsbe$)This role is a salary grade SG8Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.Requisition ID : 42719