Job Description
We are seeking a Product Stewardship Manager who is responsible for leading responses to complex customer regulatory inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate documentation aligned with current regulations. The successful candidate will lead corporate-level activities related to Product Stewardship functions and programs across North America. This position will have 2–4 direct reports.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead a corporate-level Environmental team that identifies and implements new regulations impacting North American operations; serve as an internal consultant on environmental-related issues
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Lead the Product Stewardship team supporting R&D and business units in areas including regulatory assessments, product safety reviews, and regulatory disclosures
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Lead a corporate-level Industrial Hygiene team supporting operations and R&D; serve as an internal consulting group on industrial hygiene matters in collaboration with local safety personnel
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Interpret federal, state, and local regulations, assess business impacts, and develop strategies in collaboration with senior leadership and legal
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Develop, implement, and communicate company guidelines, policies, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with best practices
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Communicate and execute strategies addressing changes in the regulatory environment with executive leadership, business leaders, and legal counsel
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Educate and advise Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and Product Stewardship teams on policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
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Influence cross-functional teams to drive process and technical improvements
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Maintain a network of external consultants for specialized project support
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Support sustainability initiatives related to regulatory affairs
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Coordinate Environmental, Product Stewardship, and Industrial Hygiene activities with global counterparts
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Represent the organization in industry groups, engaging with regulatory bodies and influencing standards and practices
Skills & Requirements-
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required
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Advanced degree (MS, MBS, or JD) preferred
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15+ years of industry experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, or product stewardship functions (multi-discipline experience preferred)
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7+ years of leadership experience managing Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or Product Stewardship teams
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Certified Product Steward (CPPS) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
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Experience working with professional associations and regulatory agencies
Core Competencies-
Problem solving
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Interpersonal skills
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Teamwork
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Leadership
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People management
