Description

A global structural materials manufacturer is looking to hire a Global Product Stewardship Director to join their existing EHS team. The incumbent will provide counsel and advice to the business regarding product safety/regulatory affairs, product stewardship, and product risk management. The Global Product Stewardship Director will be responsible for developing and implementing a global strategy and product stewardship program to ensure compliance with regulatory issues.

This role can be based out of:
• Salt Lake City, UT • Stamford, CT • Decatur, AL • Kent WA • Amesbury, MA • Casa Grande, AZ • Pottsville, PA

The Role:

Developing and maintaining the product stewardship program.
This role is a customer-facing role, working directly with customers in mitigating any possible adverse environmental and/or safety impacts of the company’s products.
Evaluating complex regulatory requirements against the business activities and working with the functional leaders to develop effective product stewardship programs.
Keeping regional leadership apprised of any changes in regulatory obligations or potential risks/liabilities.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of emerging technical and regulatory issues within the geographical areas of responsibility.
Working with the Global EHS Leadership team, this person will. manage areas of regulatory risk to core business activities in their region of responsibility

The Candidate:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as: Chemical Engineering, Toxicoloy, IH or EHS-related field
10+ years’ experience dealing with chemical regulations & product stewardship.
5+ years’ experience in senior management-level position.
5+ years’ Global oversight experience.
Strong working knowledge of the regulations of both regional, national and global authorities governing product safety and registrations.
Knowledge of product risk management and product stewardship is essential.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements under TSCA, RCRA, REACH, etc.