Regulatory Compliance Specialist Job Cincinnati area,Ohio USA,Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

Washing Systems, LLC (WSI), now part of the Kao family of companies, is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our thriving team. The Regulatory Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the company's chemical products, operations, and processes comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations. Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, this role supports product stewardship, regulatory submissions, compliance monitoring, and internal guidance related to chemical regulations, environmental health and safety (EHS), and customer requirements.

The position will work cross‑functionally with R&D, Supply Chain, and Sales to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Science‑based. Performance‑focused. WSI is the leading provider of innovative products and services to the commercial laundry processing industry. Driven by comprehensive technological innovations, WSI delivers powerful advancements in the cleaning, processing, and the disinfection of textiles. Culturally progressive, WSI consistently maximizes plant efficiencies, while increasing productivity and reducing the environmental footprint for our manufacturing sites and customer sites. While serving North America and Europe, WSI's global headquarters reside in Ohio.

Additional offices are located across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Please visit our website for more information:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS

Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements applicable to chemical products and manufacturing operations, including but not limited to TSCA, EPA, OSHA, DOT, REACH, CLP, GHS, FDA (as applicable), and state‑specific regulations.

Maintain awareness of emerging and changing regulations and assess potential business impacts.

Develop and maintain internal compliance procedures, guidance documents, and regulatory trackers.

Prepare, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and product classifications in accordance with GHS and regional requirements.

Support product registrations, notifications, and filings with regulatory agencies.

Review raw material and finished product compositions for regulatory compliance and restricted substance requirements.

Respond to customer, distributor, and regulatory inquiries related to product compliance.

Support internal and external audits related to regulatory compliance and EHS requirements.

Assist with regulatory reporting, record‑keeping, and data submissions.

Identify compliance gaps and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Partner with R&D on new product development to ensure regulatory compliance early in the design process.

Support supply chain and procurement with supplier compliance documentation and evaluations.

Provide regulatory training and guidance to internal teams as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline required.
3‑5 years of regulatory compliance or regulatory affairs experience within the chemical, specialty chemical, or related manufacturing industry.
Hands‑on experience with chemical regulations such as TSCA, OSHA Hazard Communication, GHS, EPA, and international frameworks (e.g., REACH).

Strong understanding of chemical regulatory frameworks and compliance principles.
Experience authoring or managing SDS and chemical labeling.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to interpret complex…


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