Product Stewardship Manager (onsite Stevens Point, WI)
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Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract retain and energize passionate peoplelike you by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with oursAccountability Growth mindset One teamCare and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting positive impact on the communities where we do business.Are you with us!
The Product Stewardship Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safety compliance and sustainability of specialty paper products throughout their lifecycle. This role supports the mills commitment to environmental responsibility regulatory excellence and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will lead efforts in regulatory compliance product safety and sustainability reporting while serving as a key liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
- Maintain compliance with regulations like U.S. TSCA EU REACH EUDR California Proposition 65 and FDA/EU food contact regulations.
- Manage and maintain certifications such as FSC SFI ISO 14001 BRC and BPI Certified Compostable Products.
- Oversee product labeling and create accurate documentation for customers and regulatory bodies.
- Train internal teams on regulatory requirements and risk mitigation.
- Provide Customer & Audit Support:
- Serve as the main point of contact for customer compliance inquiries and third-party audits.
- Prepare and submit documentation including Food Contact Statements Substance Disclosures (PFAS heavy metals etc.) and sustainability/compostability certifications.
- Ensure timely responses to customer requests and questionnaires.
- Facilitate training sessions for customers on company sustainability practices.
- Manage Product Safety & Risk:
- Monitor changes to restricted substance lists and emerging regulatory trends.
- Collaborate with R&D procurement and manufacturing to ensure raw materials and product formulations remain compliant.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide regulatory insights to support product development.
- Support Sustainability & Environmental Impact:
- Provide data and reporting on environmental metrics like greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions deforestation impact recyclability and compostability.
- Help the company meet its sustainability goals and assist with customer ESG initiatives.
- Contribute to Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and other environmental studies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Chemistry Paper Science or related field (Masters preferred).
- 5 years of experience in product stewardship regulatory affairs or sustainability within the paper packaging or manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of fiber-based product regulations and sustainability frameworks.
- Experience with customer audits and regulatory documentation.
- Excellent communication organization and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with pulp and paper manufacturing processes.
- Experience with compliance platforms
- Certifications in Regulatory Affairs Environmental Management or Sustainability Reporting is a plus.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age non-disqualifying disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6800 people.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Analytical
- Agile
- Requirement Gathering
- Strategic thinking
- Visio
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Market Research
- UML
- Cross Functional Teams
About Company
Ahlstrom is one of the world's leading players in sustainable and innovative fiber solutions. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for a sustainable everyday life.
