Hybrid Compliance & Regulatory Specialist (Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23452) bei STIHL International Website - Your manufacturer for power garden tools | STIHL

About Us

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remined synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. 

We are seeking a Compliance and Regulatory Specialist to join the team. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You'll Love Working at STIHL: 

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• On-site Health & Wellness Center for employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Robust retirement offerings including:
  • A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
  • A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays 
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with STIHL Inc., STIHL Ltd., and Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG to prepare, validate and complete reporting to various US and Canadian state, provincial and federal agencies as required by regulations. This would include coordination with STIHL Inc. departments such as Purchasing, Logistics, Procurement, Product Management, EHS, and Import. Maintain databases and records for all reporting activities and agency correspondence. 
• Monitor and analyze proposed legislation impacting STIHL products, design, packaging, and chemical use and assess the potential impact. Communicate these new requirements to Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG, STIHL Inc., STIHL Ltd., STIHL Branches and Distributors, and affected suppliers and develop the appropriate responses. 
• ​​Participate in industry associations (OPEI, PTI) that monitor these legislations and work with the associations to develop and implement lobbying strategies that could influence these regulations.​ 
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of compliance software and tools that improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting. Manage SAP interface in collaboration with ANDREAS STIHL. 
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other materials to communicate the status of these regulatory activities. 
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preference for engineering, environmental science, environmental engineering or Environmental Policy and Management, Industrial Ecology or a related field)
• ​​Dangerous Goods certification; RCRA, OSHA (HazCom and GHS) knowledge​ preferred
• 3-5 years work experience
• Less than 5% travel required
• Skills desired: proficiency with SAP and Excel; skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple reporting deadlines; ability to read and interpret legislation; strong attention to detail for creating and maintaining reporting documentation