Senior Product Risk Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Product Risk Specialist at our HQ in Antwerp (Belgium) who will lead a small team of 3 colleagues and play a key role in ensuring business continuity. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with substantial experience to take the next step in their career. You will be responsible for assessing and managing risks across our product portfolio, with a focus on dangerous goods (DG) and broader categories such as food and feed.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough risk assessments for dangerous goods and other chemical products, covering the entire product lifecycle from development to market.

• Ensure product risk assessments comply with all safety, regulatory, and compliance standards while balancing business objectives.

• MSDS management: review, maintain, and update Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemical products, ensuring they are accurate, accessible, and compliant with local, national, and international regulations.

• Minimize compliance risks and ensure the safety of employees and customers.

Your profile

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role. Previous leadership experience is not required; this role is a great next step for experienced professionals looking to grow.

• In-depth understanding of chemical properties, manufacturing processes, and the regulatory landscape (e.g., REACH, OSHA, CLP, GHS).

• Knowledge of dangerous goods (IMDG) and food and feed safety.

• Familiarity with MSDS management tools, chemical safety databases, and hazard communication platforms.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a solid risk management acumen.

• Ideally living near our Antwerp office.

What we offer

• An opportunity to take on more responsibility and develop professionally.

• Direct impact on business continuity and product safety.

• An attractive salary package, complemented by company car, meal vouchers, hospitalization and group insurance, mobile phone with subscription, collective annual bonus, ...

• Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of homeworking per week.

Can't wait to join our team?
Please send your detailed CV and cover letter through our online tool CVWarehouse.

Any questions?
Feel free to contact Micheline Goossens, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at

Manuchar, a multinational of Belgian origin

Manuchar, headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, is a leading distributor of chemicals in emerging markets. We complement our Chemical Distribution business with International Trade Services in steel, polymers, and several other raw materials.
In 2024, we handled 4 million metric tons of goods, generating 2.3 billion USD in sales. Our local operations span over 40 countries and 140 locations, employing more than 3,000 professionals worldwide.

At Manuchar, "We keep your production running. Anytime. Anywhere."