Global Product Stewardship Manager

About us:

We are part of the BASF ECMS Group, a global leader in catalysis and the trading and recycling of precious metals. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. At work, we value the following principles: Live integrity, Encourage curiosity, Appreciate people, Deliver results.

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering.

With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world.  Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of 13 leaders and regulatory specialists in enabling the profitable growth strategy of the business unit and managing compliance risk, in close collaboration with customers and external partners, sales & marketing, R&D, technical service, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Representing Product Stewardship on a Global EHS, Product Stewardship and Security Leadership Team, led by the ECMS Global EHS, Product Stewardship and Security Director.
• Developing and implementing the Product Stewardship Strategy for the global ECMS business working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Being responsible for global management of Product Safety, Material Master Data, Chemical Regulations, Dangerous Goods/Transportation Distribution Safety and Trade Control.
• Demonstrating cross-functional leadership as the primary liaison for stewardship and regulatory issues between ECMS and various government agencies and trade groups. You will regularly inform ECMS and business unit leadership teams regarding stewardship and regulatory affairs impact on business strategy execution, new product introductions, and issue management.
• Leading and facilitating the use of 3rd party outsourced resources, where necessary.
• Continuously seeking to optimize the processes and performance of the Product Stewardship team.
• Leading the product stewardship team in ensuring regulatory requirements are met within the commercial, technical, and manufacturing groups including training and awareness of laws and regulations. You will leverage your strong leadership capabilities to engage customers on regulatory issues and in representing the ECMS business unit with external parties such as industry associations and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications:

• Having a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or other related technical fields with 12 years of experience in the chemical industry or related business. An advanced technical degree is a plus.
• Demonstrating a solid working knowledge of global chemical product stewardship and regulatory issue management, including understanding major regulatory requirements such as TSCA, REACH, REACH-like regulations, and Dangerous Goods and Trade Control regulations.
• Being experienced in leading and managing professionals, independent planning, strategy and coordination skills.
• Being experienced in incorporating business priorities (e.g., speed and complexity reduction) into how the global Product Stewardship delivers services as well as translating business priorities into Product Stewardship Team goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills in a complex, virtual, global organization, with ability to react and lead in changing environments.  Capable of effective communication with senior leadership.
• English language skills – written and verbal proficiency
• Ability to travel internationally

We offer:

• Work at one of the most modern catalyst production plants in Europe, in a company with a strong organizational culture based on high standards and values
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid work
• Co-financing for LuxMed VIP medical care and life insurance
• Meal subsidy – a lunch card worth PLN 300 per month
• Co-financing for a MultiSport card, as well as free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (psychological support, financial and legal counseling)
• Employee clubs (running, mountain hiking, football, and others), as well as team-building and charity events
• Holiday subsidy, additional social benefits, and summer day camps for children
• Opportunity for career development in the world’s leading chemical company, in a friendly atmosphere and a great team
• You can find the full benefits package at: www.pracawbasf.pl