Deputy Manager - Product Stewardship / EHS, Coatings

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION• Product Stewardship and EHS play a crucial role in ensuring compliance withnational and international chemical legislation. As the main point of contact forthese matters, we engage with stakeholders, monitor regulatory developments,and promote responsible chemical management and environmentalstewardship throughout the lifecycle of our products.• Our efforts include implementing health and safety protocols, conducting riskassessments, and aligning our operations with best practices in sustainability.By sharing our expertise, we aim to foster a culture of safety and compliance,integrating these principles into all aspects of our operations.MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACTIVITIESPSS• Act as the primary contact for Coatings Business Units for Southeast Asianchemical regulations. In close cooperation with the EC APAC and GlobalProduct Stewardship team. Stay up to date with the latest regulations andrequirements to ensure compliance with the legal regulations for EC operations(ECO, ECR, ECT) for finished products and/or related chemical products inAPAC.• Work closely with regulatory bodies, industry associations, and otherstakeholders to effectively interpret and navigate these requirements, activelyparticipating in discussions, sharing insights and expertise, and influencing thedevelopment of policies and regulations that align with the PSS objectives.• Help to conduct hazard assessments and risk evaluations of the products froma chemical and regulatory perspective by cooperating closely with the EC´sPSS Manager and the Chemical Regulations Manager for APAC of the team.Transport any kind of regulatory impact assessment to our stakeholdersthrough new established proactive channels.• Providing valuable guidance and advice to the business units and theircustomers regarding complex chemical regulatory issues related to salesproducts and new developments.• Act as “Trade Control Officer (TCO)” as a local front line to work with countrymanagement and local Business Unit on compliance decisions and apply orwork with relevant parties, e.g. Supply chain, sales/marketing, etc., to apply forappropriate license/permits to ensure compliance.• Follow up on several further tasks like MoC (Management of Change) process,answering customer requests, etc. where required.EHS• Establish and deliver competitive, reliable and high quality EHS servicesaccording to the country’s needs and legal compliance.• Arrange the EHS training to all employees of BASF Coatings Vietnam Co., Ltd.(but not limited) according to the local guidelines.• Identify, assess and evaluate the potential hazards and risks to plan and initiateEHS activities to mitigate EHS risks integrated into supply chain process andbusiness activities.• Support integrations of both internal and external of new sites, laboratories,tollers, warehouses (Due Diligence Process, know-how transfer, EHScomments, consulting on successful practices).• Be responsible for internal audits and their preparations.• Be responsible for controlling the Crisis Management, including training,advising colleagues and preparing Rapid Incident Reports (RIR).Other assignments• Perform other tasks as assigned.• Establish database for target market segment, customer, and application.