KATHRYN WILLSON
Summerville,SC
Summary
18 year of experience in the coatings industry from formulation, production, end use and regulatory aspects. 8 year working with Original Equipment Manufacturers and other end users to meet regulatory requirements within the United States and Canada regions to provide product regulatory guidance for the business and the customer.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Product Stewardship Data and Reporting
PPG Industries, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
- Managing a team of 3 for Data and Reporting requirements in the United States and Canada regions.
- Promoting a team environment with a clear path for career development.
- Completing required reports for state and federal requirements (South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 314 for Architectural coatings)
Senior Product Stewardship Specialist Data and Reporting
PPG Industries, Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2025
- Implementation of a training matrix for accountabilities and growth.
- Standardization of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to provide product compliance details.
Product Stewardship Specialist, Automotive Refinish
PPG Industries, Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Provide customer support documentation including Environmental Data Sheets, RoHs, REACH, IMDS and Conflict Minerals Certifications.
- Prepare product Technical Data Sheets and guides for product regulatory compliance.
- Review customer product lists for VOC, Heavy metals, Proposition 65 and Chemicals of concern.
- Provide customer support for regulatory questions including permitting, waste disposal and hazardous components.
Senior Lab Technician, Automotive Refinish
PPG Industries, Inc.
05.2008 - 01.2018
- Tested and developed a plan for substandard material to be used as work off or destroyed.
- Researched chronic problem codes and developed action plans to ensure first or second run capable.
- Assisted in root cause investigation for defective batches.
- Completed testing necessary to qualify raw materials for cost saving and contingency planning.
- Served as 5S area champion and Chemical Management Process champion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
06.2005
Skills
- Excel
- BI Reporting
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- IMDS
- SAP
- Intelligent Authoring (IA)
Timeline
Manager Product Stewardship Data and Reporting - PPG Industries, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Senior Product Stewardship Specialist Data and Reporting - PPG Industries, Inc.
06.2021 - 04.2025
Product Stewardship Specialist, Automotive Refinish - PPG Industries, Inc.
02.2018 - 05.2021
Senior Lab Technician, Automotive Refinish - PPG Industries, Inc.
05.2008 - 01.2018
The Ohio State University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
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