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Oatey Company · 6 hours ago

Manager, Product Compliance

Cleveland, OH (Headquarters)

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $138K/yr

6+ years exp

Oatey Company has been providing reliable plumbing products since 1916. The Manager of Product Compliance will oversee product certifications and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards across all markets served.

Building Material

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day execution of product compliance activities including certification, listing maintenance, and regulatory documentation for new and existing products

Leads regulatory and certification projects ensuring timelines, deliverables, and budgets are met in alignment with departmental priorities

Interfaces with third-party conformity assessment and certification agencies (NSF, IAPMO, CSA, ASSE) to coordinate testing, audits, corrective actions, and ongoing product listings

Helps monitor changes to local, state, national, and international regulations and standards. Evaluates impacts and communicates findings to the Director and relevant internal stakeholders

Completes various regulatory sales reporting for single use plastic packaging, PFAS, and EPR

Provides technical guidance and compliance support to internal teams, including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to ensure products and materials meet regulatory and labeling requirements

Reviews and verifies accuracy of product labeling, catalogs, technical literature, and marketing material prior to release as it relates to regulatory or product certification

Updates SDSs for formulation changes, new product territories, and chemical classifications

Assists with investigation and resolution of compliance related issues, nonconformances, and corrective action variances in coordination with Quality and Engineering

Maintains organized records of certifications, test reports, regulatory correspondence, and compliance approvals

Identifies opportunities to improve compliance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction

Qualification

Product compliance managementRegulatory knowledgeThird-party certificationQuality management systemsProject managementTechnical guidanceContinuous improvementEffective communicationDocumentation proficiency

Required

6 – 8 years of related experience

Strong working knowledge of plumbing codes, standards, and certification requirements for plumbing products

Practical experience with third-party certification and conformity assessment processes

Knowledge of quality management systems, corrective action processes, and continuous improvement methodologies

Understanding of regulatory compliance principles related to product safety, reliability, and market access

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proficiency with PC-based tools and systems used for documentation, project tracking, and reporting

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred

1 – 3 years of management/supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Company

Oatey Company

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives.

Founded in 1916

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees