Director, Program Planning/Producer Guidance

Circular Action Alliance

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Program Planning and Producer Guidance will lead Circular Action Alliance’s (CAA) national approach to covered material compliance and reporting under extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. The Director will set the strategic direction for material reporting, regulatory compliance, and producer guidance across all states where CAA is the approved Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). This position will serve on the National Program Planning and Operations Team and report to the Vice President of EPR Regulatory Compliance. The Director will provide senior-level regulatory and technical leadership, ensuring consistent implementation of covered material definitions, reporting categories, and compliance protocols. This role will oversee the development of national frameworks, guide state-specific implementation, and drive continuous improvement to reduce reporting burdens for producers while maintaining compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in recycling, EPR, sustainability, regulatory compliance, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in related field required

Nice To Haves

advanced degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and execute CAA’s strategy for covered material compliance, reporting categories, and producer guidance across multiple state EPR programs.
Oversee the creation of producer guidance materials, interpretive memoranda, and case histories for material definitions and regulatory updates.
Represent CAA in high-profile forums, including media, conferences, and legislative hearings.
Partner with the various interested parties to ensure program transparency, accountability, and alignment with state objectives.
Serve as CAA’s primary subject matter expert on covered materials for regulators, producers, and industry stakeholders, fostering collaboration and promoting regulatory consistency.
Ensure state-level governance aligns with CAA’s national policies and practices.
Direct the integration of reporting and compliance frameworks as CAA becomes the approved PRO in new states.
Oversee development and execution of Program Plan, ensuring compliance with statute and achievement of performance targets for covered materials in CAA’s programs.
Ensure program data, reporting, and metrics are accurate, timely, and actionable.
Partner with internal teams—including Producer Services, Data & Analytics, and Materials Services—to provide regulatory guidance, validate data, track towards statutory and regulatory compliance, and support fee structures and reporting processes.
Drive harmonization of covered material compliance and category definitions across existing and emerging EPR states.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of compliance and reporting professionals to execute day-to-day operations and deliver on strategic objectives.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across staff and interested parties.