Product Sustainability Manager
Company: Shaw Industries
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The Product Sustainability Manager engages with appropriate
internal and external stakeholders to execute Shaw's sustainability
strategy and relevant certification efforts for all product
categories assigned and all relevant domestic and international
market segments. The PSM is an expert on flooring product
composition and provides leadership on product transparency and
disclosure programs and uses Cradle to Cradle and Life Cycle
Assessment tools and information to drive raw material optimization
efforts for manufactured and sourced products. The PSM role also
helps ensure product regulatory compliance and supports brand
marketing efforts related to the health impacts of Shaw's flooring
products.
Essential Duties:
The Product Sustainability Manager reports to the Vice President of
Global Sustainability and is involved in health and wellbeing
(product human impact) differentiation through strategic
product-relevant certification activities across all Shaw's
business units. This role engages with all parts of Shaw's value
chain from suppliers to marketing and sales to operations product
development and direct customer interactions.
Engage and influence external stakeholders connected to product
transparency and public disclosure programs. Effectively advocate
for Shaw on multi-stakeholder committees.
Serve as sustainability expert resource for assigned product
platforms
Use Life Cycle Analyses data to drive optimization for flooring
product platforms as required.
Manage and expand Shaw's library of Environmental Product
Declarations (EPDs)
Develop and oversee framework for Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Material
Health optimization activities; work with technical teams to
implement optimization strategy
Provide guidance on company and industry positions regarding
engagement with various product transparency and public disclosure
programs
Partner with Global Sourcing on managing information disclosures
and chemical data as shared via supplier agreements
Manage and maintain Bill of Materials (BoM) data to support
environmental certification requirements. Research and implement
best practices for managing product certification data
Develop sustainability education and training materials for use by
Sales and Marketing teams. Provide technical support to RFP and
sales teams for sustainability related questions
Participate in delivering CEU training to customer groups and sales
staff
Become familiar with Shaw manufacturing processes and product
platforms; use knowledge to improve product certification
processes
Other Duties:
Develop Sustainability Specialist talent
Support Talent Enablement & Talent Recruiting efforts by
representing Sustainability
Competencies:
Build Trusting Relationships
Drive Results
Demonstrate Customer Orientation
Make Effective Decisions
Lead Change
Deliver Compelling Communication
Demonstrate Strategic Influence
Demonstrate Good Judgment
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Studies,
or related field
Strong understanding of sustainability concepts, including life
cycle thinking and cradle to cradle principles
Familiarity with REACh, TSCA, State chemical management programs,
toxicology principles, green building programs, material
transparency and disclosure programs preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple
concurrent tasks/projects, meet deadlines and commitments
Ability to effectively interact with company and non-company
employees at all levels
Strong data analytical skills and computer literacy
Experience in standard setting processes and multi-stakeholder
committee membership
Commitment to continuous learning
Overnight air travel as necessary (pending global travel conditions
& restrictions)
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Keywords: Shaw Industries, Chattanooga , Product Sustainability Manager, Executive , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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