ANZ Product Stewardship Manager

This role is accountable to ensure compliance with local/international regulations and corporate policies for all SBUs (Architecture, Refinish, Industry, Aerospace, Packaging, Protective and Marine coating) in ANZ. Those regulation and policy include Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme, New Zealand Hazardous Substances and New Organisms, Globally Harmonised System (GHS), transportation of dangerous goods, and other product regulatory regulations (e.g. biocide registrations, food contact requirements, food additive regulations, etc.).

To succeed in this role, you must possess the following:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a challenging operating environment and to engage internal stakeholders in implementing PS Management System.

• Ability to adapt to changes and demonstrate flexibility to prioritize work on a daily basis.

• Strong influencing skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with site/business leadership team in developing and implementing PS Management System.

• Lead the delivery of PS agenda including PS programs, workplans and key initiatives.

• Work closely with business and being able to provide guidance and support.

• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement in PS performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the deployment of Product Stewardship Management System and its various elements across ANZ business / operational sites.

• Work with SBUs to implement PLC include provide training to stakeholders, develop relevant process that supports PPG ANZ business/operation.

• Meet or exceed PS goals established in PS Score Card, and Completion of actions in the AP PS Progress Tracker. KPI deliverables will include completion rates, regulatory compliance, lead time on open enquiries from internal/external stakeholders and safe and compliant delivery throughout supply chain.

• Responsible for monitoring latest emerging issues related to product environmental protection and customer safe use, such as GHS developments, chemical inventory changes and other regulation (i.e., VOC) and work with stakeholder to manage the impact to PPG.

• Prepare submissions/report required by government to meet product stewardship related regulation requirement.

• Implement regulatory compliance management process, facilitate regularly Regulatory compliance review with stakeholders and follow gap closure. Work with business to ensure PS related regulatory activity are managed accordingly.

• Participate in SBU sales, marketing, and technical groups meetings to understand SBU business strategy and its implication to PS strategy/plans of ANZ and maintain regular communications with related stakeholders.

• Provide respond to PPG customers’ request related to Product Stewardship

• Travel (as required) to manufacturing/commercial/customer locations in the ANZ region and/or outside of ANZ region as needed.

• Manage Product Stewardship Specialist ANZ specialist (if applicable) and follow AP PS community common practice

• Any other PS related tasks as the business needs

Requirement:

Candidate as Product Stewardship Manager ANZ :

• BS in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Chemistry related science

• 5-7 years work experience in chemical, industrial, medical devices or consumer goods as similar PS position or associated function like technical, R&D, Environment, Health and safety.

• Strong influencing and effective communication skills to interact with senior management, internal stakeholders -  SBU sales, marketing, and procurement, supply chain & technical groups - and regulatory agencies 

• Can travel to the various PPG sites and occasionally overseas.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, good project management skill.

About us:

Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are “One PPG” to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We use our scale to reach new markets and introduce technologies as we differentiate and improve our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have experience winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we manage it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.