Environmental/Sustainability/Technical Product Manager

Laminating Services Inc • New Albany, IN

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental/Sustainability/Technical Manager works in tandem with the Technical Director and Product Management to ensure Versa’s position as an environmental and sustainability
leader in decorative surfaces industry. Focus areas include:

Leading the company’s sustainability initiatives, including certifications, environmental and health declarations.
Functioning as the company’s environmental/sustainability expert in supporting the Product Management, Sales Service and Sales and Marketing teams in communications with customers.
Collaborating with the Technical Director to identify and develop new products, product line extensions, and improvements to existing products that are consistent with prudent environmental and sustainability considerations.

Requirements

• On-premises location in New Albany, Indiana.
• B.S. in Engineering, Environmental or Materials Science discipline, preferably a M.S.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives, including preparation of environmental product declarations, carbon footprint certifications, etc.
• Experience with materials science including polymer films or natural substrates, coatings, adhesives and inks required.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing setting, preferably web converting, desirable.
• Ability to articulate to management team in the form of process feasibility, resourcing, financial planning and project execution required.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to design, communicate, and execute project plans within an aggressive timeline required.

Nice To Haves

• Product development/validation/commercialization experience helpful.
• Understanding of Phase-Gate, Six-Sigma and Lean practices helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage, update and maintain all certifications relating to environmental and technical performance including environmental and health declarations and carbon neutral compliance.
• Identify and lead initiatives to reduce company’s carbon footprint.
• In support of Product, Marketing, and Sales leaders, provide sustainability expertise to customers.
• Apply knowledge of materials science and production processes to develop environmentally responsible products that fall into the broad category of flexible decorated surfaces and can be marketed to commercial and high-end residential customers.
• Work in conjunction with the Technical Director and the Operations organization to develop environmentally responsible converting processes for the production of these new products.
• Interact regularly with company personnel, including Executive Management, to communicate status, outlook, and challenges with all areas of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees