# Product Stewardship Manager - 1448

> SP Associates · Richmond, United States · — · Posted 2026-05-07

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

### **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
-   Lead the Product Stewardship team supporting R&D and business units in areas including regulatory assessments, product safety reviews, and regulatory disclosures
-   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
-   Interpret federal, state, and local regulations, assess business impacts, and develop strategies in collaboration with senior leadership and legal
-   Develop, implement, and communicate company guidelines, policies, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with best practices
-   Communicate and execute strategies addressing changes in the regulatory environment with executive leadership, business leaders, and legal counsel
-   Educate and advise Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, and Product Stewardship teams on policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
-   Influence cross-functional teams to drive process and technical improvements
-   Maintain a network of external consultants for specialized project support
-   Support sustainability initiatives related to regulatory affairs
-   Coordinate Environmental, Product Stewardship, and Industrial Hygiene activities with global counterparts
-   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
-   Advanced degree (MS, MBS, or JD) preferred
-   15+ years of industry experience in safety, industrial hygiene, environmental, or product stewardship functions (multi-discipline experience preferred)
-   7+ years of leadership experience managing Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or Product Stewardship teams
-   Certified Product Steward (CPPS) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
-   Experience working with professional associations and regulatory agencies

### **Core Competencies**

-   Problem solving
-   Interpersonal skills
-   Teamwork
-   Leadership
-   People management

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