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Senior Manager, Product and Environmental Compliance

Location: 

Remote location, US

Requisition ID:  3512

Job Summary/Overview

The Senior Product & Environmental Compliance Manager is responsible for leading the Product & Environmental Compliance team. He supports Legal department for product related situation or initiatives. A critical role is to answer Customer inquiries in terms of Compliance. 
This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and people management to ensure that all products meet applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and certification requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

The team supports new product development, sustaining engineering, Customer requests, and other departments on product certification and environmental compliance initiatives. 
The manager partners cross-functionally to ensure products are designed, launched, and maintained in compliance with global regulations, industry standards, customer requirements, and company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and manage Product and Environmental Compliance resources. Coach, mentor, and support team members to achieve individual and organizational objectives.
  • Drive employee engagement, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and career growth.
  • Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely execution of projects and compliance activities. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
  • Develop and execute the company's product and environmental compliance strategy for global markets.
  • Ensure new and existing products comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and certifications in countries where products are sold.
  • Develop and maintain environmental compliance documentation and reporting systems within company systems and databases.
  • Maintain oversight of product certifications and regulatory approvals through internal and third-party organizations. Monitor emerging regulations and proactively assess business impacts and implementation requirements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for product and Environmental compliance.
  • Lead compliance programs related to: RoHS, REACH, TSCA, California Proposition 65, Global chemical and material restrictions and Product environmental declarations and sustainability initiatives
  • Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to obtain supplier material declarations and environmental compliance data.
  • Support Legal Department on Product related topics.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with the ability to manage product data, engineering changes, and cross-functional system integrations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of New Product Development (NPD) processes and product certification requirements, including compliance with industry standards such as UL, CSA, CE, and other applicable regulatory certifications.
  • Working knowledge of global environmental and product compliance regulations, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Proposition 65, Conflict Minerals, and related regulatory frameworks affecting product design, sourcing, and manufacturing.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining global compliance programs across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory, environmental, and product safety requirements.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to drive compliance initiatives and support business objectives in a complex, global environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, Biomedical, or related discipline).
  • 10+ years of experience in product management, product engineering, new product development, product compliance, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, or related technical functions.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience managing and developing engineering or compliance teams.
  • Demonstrated experience with global product compliance and environmental regulations, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Proposition 65, and related frameworks.
  • Proven experience supporting product certifications and third-party regulatory approvals.
  • Experience working within manufacturing environments and product lifecycle management processes.
  • Ability to travel internationally as required (approximately 10% or more).

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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