Product Stewardship Manager

Job Description

The Role

Product Stewardship Manager, Performance Solutions

Position Summary

The Product Stewardship Manager is responsible for leading Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs activities for the Performance Solutions business segment which supplies essential chemicals into a wide range of industries. This role provides leadership to Product Stewardship professionals while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and enabling commercial growth, innovation, and supply continuity.

The Product Stewardship Manager translates business objectives into regulatory strategies, manages compliance programs, and serves as a key liaison between PSRA and business leadership. This role requires strong people leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance compliance obligations with commercial priorities.

Position Scope

Responsible for leading Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs activities for the Vantage Performance Solutions business segment. Accountable for regulatory compliance, product stewardship program execution , regulatory strategy development, and leadership of PSRA personnel supporting a diverse product portfolio. Provides strategic guidance to business leadership, manages regulatory risks and opportunities, and ensures alignment of compliance activities with commercial, operational, and innovation objectives while maintaining effective engagement with customers, regulators, industry associations, and external service providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures product portfolios maintain compliance with applicable national, regional, and international regulations.
• Develops and executes regulatory strategies supporting new product introductions, product changes, acquisitions, and geographic expansion.
• Responsible for the management of registrations, notifications, exemptions, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Evaluates regulatory developments and drives implementation of necessary compliance actions.
• Partners with commercial, R&D, operations, procurement, supply chain, and legal teams to support business initiatives.
• Directs customer support activities involving regulatory inquiries, audits, stewardship questionnaires, and compliance assessments.
• Allocates resources and priorities to meet changing business needs.
• Responsible for engaging and supervising external consultants and regulatory service providers to ensure delivery is met.
• Develops regulatory intelligence programs and communicates emerging risks and opportunities to leadership teams.
• Supports trade association engagement, advocacy, and industry influence initiatives.
• Establishes metrics and KPIs to measure compliance performance and service delivery effectiveness.
• Drives continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives within Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs.
• Builds a culture focused on compliance excellence, collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

Education & Experience:

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, engineering, toxicological or related discipline (Master and Ph.D. are desirables)
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing people, projects, programs, or cross-functional teams.
• Significant experience interpreting and implementing global regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of product stewardship program development and governance.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses and global product portfolios.
• Proven ability to influence decisions across organizational functions and levels.
• Strong project management, budgeting, planning, and resource management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the

position:

• Experience with products regulated under TSCA, REACH, FIFRA, and/or FFDC.
• Strong knowledge of global chemical regulatory requirements , with a strong focus on chemical inventory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach to supporting the business and managing challenges effectively to safeguard compliance in the region.
• Desired knowledge of UVCB chemistry and chemical nomenclature regulatory guidelines.
• Required excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly when communicating detailed and complex regulatory topics.
• Experience with regulatory data management software systems, ERP systems (EPICOR, Dynamics D365, etc., business analytics (e.g. Power BI), quality management/LIMS software, or other business software is preferred.

The estimated base pay range for this position is: $120,000 - $170,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.