#Global Safety #Regulatory

Location: Based in Amsterdam/Drachten.

Your responsibilities as Global Compliance Officer are leading a global team of 40+ experts who work together to ensure our brands is protected and promoted by ensuring a high level of quality, safety, compliance and sustainability. Your team exist of colleagues from 20+ different nationalities. They are globally spread over all continents and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. As we value diversity, we have a multi-functional and diverse team, with different points of view, different ways of thinking and new capabilities to strengthen.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Regulatory Monitoring and Interpretation:

• Monitor all relevant safety regulations and standards globally.
• Interpret and apply these regulations to ensure compliance across all markets.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the EU Safety Commission and other international regulatory bodies.
• Manage reporting to the Safety Commission as applicable.

2. Safety and Regulatory Protocol Development:

• Create and implement comprehensive safety and regulatory protocols.
• Ensure these protocols are up to date with the latest regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Drive new protocols based on consumer feedback of incidents.

3. Training and Deployment:

• Train internal teams and stakeholders on safety and regulatory protocols.
• Deploy these protocols effectively across all business units.
• Assure timely implementation of safety and compliance measures.

4. Leadership and Representation:

• Lead important turnaround projects in product compliance and market access on a global scale.
• Act at the interface of finished goods suppliers, internal safety compliance teams, and market access authorities.
• Represent the company at Council level in the European Industry association for Manufacturers of Household Appliances (APPLiA) and chair the Small Appliance division.
• Help lead regulations in the industry through active participation in industry associations and regulatory bodies.

5. Product Safety and Compliance Management:

• Lead the team responsible for ensuring all branded household appliances meet safety and compliance standards.
• Act as the go-to person for any compliance and safety issues, providing leadership for resolution.
• Monitor safety incidents in the market, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure products are market-ready and compliant on the first attempt.
• Conduct product risk assessment, mitigation, and management activities to proactively address potential safety issues.

6. Strategic and Competitive Monitoring:

• Monitor the competitive landscape to ensure initiatives and internal requirements align with consumer and user expectations.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain competitive advantage.
• Well-connected in the regulatory environment.

7. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for safety and compliance initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong connections with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Well-known in the industry for his level of expertise in the home appliances safety and regulatory landscape.

8. Quality Management System Oversight:

• Represent the company as the legal manufacturer within the certified Quality Management System.
• Ensure that domestic appliances manufactured and placed on the market comply with this system.

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To succeed in this role you should have:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Law, or a related field with a focus on safety and compliance. Master degree in a relevant domain.
• Minimum of 20 years in regulatory compliance, safety management, or a related field within the home appliances industry.
  • Proven competence in risk assessment, management, and mitigation.
  • Experience in reporting safety incidents and managing product recalls.
  • Experience in managing transformational projects.

Next to that you have:

• Strong leadership with project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Change management.
• Deep understanding of global safety regulations and standards, particularly within the EU.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
• Well-connected within the industry and regulatory bodies.
• You are well networked globally with relevant key institutes, regulatory bodies, or key opinion leaders
• You easily connect with executive level leaders
• Business mindset in balance with the restrictive world of compliance requirements, safety and market access protocols.
• Good understanding of EU Regulatory processes and procedures is required
• Strong networking skills with a natural ability for engaging influencing and inspiring others.

Additional Attributes:

• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Ability to anticipate regulatory changes and implement proactive measures.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations and assess compliance risks.
• Team Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to resolve compliance and safety issues effectively and efficiently.

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