Product Stewardship Manager, Industrial Coatings Americas
PPG Industries Inc. - Oak Creek, Wisconsin
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit http://www.ppg.com/ and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit http://www.ppg.com/ and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
- Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
- You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
- Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
- Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
- You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.
Key Responsibilities
This position has accountability for leading implementation and maintenance of product stewardship compliance requirements in all Industrial Coatings (IC) business segments in the Americas (U.S., Canada, Latin America) to support the global development, sale, distribution, transportation, use and disposal of IC products. Key accountabilities include the following:
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Understanding regulatory and corporate Product Stewardship (PS) requirements, translating and integrating them into IC policies and processes to ensure that requirements are communicated and fully understood within IC.
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Liaising with product management, technical, supply chain, sales, purchasing and manufacturing staff to provide direction on PS requirements, and to support incorporation of these requirements into relevant business processes. Requirements include those of government agencies, PPG corporate, and IC customers.
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Coordinating with sales to work directly with customers on potential regulatory impacts and PPG solutions
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Leading remediation and communication of product non-compliances utilizing all appropriate Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and Corporate functions to prevent business interruptions
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Identifying and communicating regional situations that require action due to additions and/or changes to existing regulatory requirements, and developing creative solutions to deliver required compliance
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Coordinating internal reviews of IC product stewardship compliance programs, including periodic self-audits.
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Participating in the evaluation of potential acquisition targets as well as the development of detailed project plans to effectively integrate companies/entities into the SBU.
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Briefing (proactive and scheduled) senior IC Americas leaders on the status of regulatory compliance within the SBU.
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Working with IC SBU Product Stewardship managers globally to understand the North America impact on the SBU of regulatory changes in other regions
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Proactive and directed cross-SBU interaction to minimize cost and maximize compliance performance.
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Coordinating new and refresher product stewardship compliance training for all SBU function.
This position is also responsible for managing requests for Product Stewardship support from all IC customers in the region. This includes developing and implementing innovative solutions to provide customers with product information in order to support their compliance programs. Support must be provided consistently, efficiently, and compliant with PPG policies in order to minimize liability and support SBU profitability.
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Required Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree; science degree preferred
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5 – 10 years product stewardship/product safety/regulatory affairs experience
Functional and Technical Skills
The incumbent must be able to understand and clearly communicate technical information in English across functions and with all levels of the organization. The incumbent must demonstrate leadership through business acumen and technical expertise, and must have a track record of successful project implementations.
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Proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese would be desirable (but not mandatory).
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Must have excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
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Must have excellent problem solving skills
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Must be able to work independently and with others in a self-managed team environment
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing ppgaap@ppg.com.
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Posted: 30+ days ago
About PPG Industries Inc.
PPG's vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction ma... more
