Carpenter Co. · 1 month ago
Product Stewardship Manager
Richmond, VA 23234, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $195K/yr
15+ years expCarpenter Co. is a company that focuses on improving the quality of life through efficient manufacturing processes and sustainability. They are seeking a Product Stewardship Manager to lead a team responsible for regulatory compliance and product safety, while also influencing and educating stakeholders on environmental and industrial hygiene matters.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Lead Corporate level Environmental team that serves Carpenter Co. to help identify and implement new regulations affecting their North American business and operations; team also acts as an internal consultant for environmental-related issues/questions in those businesses/operations
Lead Product Stewardship team that supports the North American R&D and businesses in key areas of product compliance to include regulatory assessments, product safety reviews, product regulatory disclosures
Lead a Corporate level Industrial Hygiene team responsible for support of North America operations and R&D; team is responsible as an internal consulting group on upcoming and existing industrial hygiene matters and supporting the operations in conjunction with local safety personnel for related matters
Interprets existing and changing federal, state and local regulations, assesses impacts on business operations and products, and develops strategies in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and Legal
Lead development, implementation, and communication of appropriate company, guidelines, policies, standards that assure compliance with applicable regulations and conformance with adopted consensus standards and best practices
Communicate existing policies and implements the adopted strategies that address changes in the regulatory environment in collaboration with the Executive Leadership team, Senior Business Managers and Legal Counsel
Educate and advise Environmental, Industrial Hygiene & Product Stewardship functional leaders and team members on implementing company policies, guidelines and operating procedures to assure compliance and to realize potential business opportunities/advantages
Influence and persuade across different levels and functions to bring about process and technical improvements within the organization
Maintain network of consultants used for specific project activities
Support Sustainability Initiatives as it relates to Regulatory Affairs topics
Coordinate Environmental, Product Stewardship, and Industrial Hygiene activities with European functions at a global level
Act in an advocacy role as Carpenter representative in industry working groups, networks with industry and governmental contacts to influence regulations, standards, and industry standards/practices
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering is required
15+ years of technical industry experience in applicable Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, or Product Stewardship related; experience in multiple disciplines preferred
7+ years of managerial experience staff of E, IH, and PS professionals
Experience working with professional and trade associations, and interacting with regulatory authorities
Preferred
Advanced degree (MS, MBS or JD) is desirable
Certified Product Steward (CPPS) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
Benefits
401K
Profit Sharing
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Paid time off (Vacation and Holidays)
Company
Carpenter Co.
Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Beauchamp
President & CEO
Jackie Carpenter
Chief Executive Officer
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