Associate Manager - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist

Apollo Tyres; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Tyres Ltd in Chennai is seeking an Associate Manager - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist to lead LCAs for tyre products in line with ISO 14040/44 and drive data model improvements.

You will manage LCA databases, collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and suppliers, and support EPD development and environmental reporting. MSc/BTech in related fields is expected, with 3–5 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments and environmental footprint analyses.
• Experience managing LCA databases, models, and sustainability data systems.
• Experience in tyre manufacturing, polymers, chemicals, materials science, or related manufacturing industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting EPD development, carbon footprint calculations, and environmental reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for tyre products in accordance with ISO 14040/44 standards.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve LCA models, databases, assumptions, methodologies, and calculation frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy.
• Own and maintain LCA software tools, ensuring they remain up-to-date with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Review existing sustainability systems, reporting tools, and data flows, proactively identifying and implementing necessary modifications, enhancements, and process improvements.
• Generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), customer sustainability reports, and environmental impact analyses to support product development and commercial activities.
• Coordinate data collection from R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure robust and reliable environmental datasets.
• Support product development teams by evaluating environmental impacts of material, formulation, process, and design changes and providing recommendations to reduce environmental footprint.
• Monitor and assess emerging LCA methodologies, environmental regulations, industry standards, and reporting requirements, ensuring internal systems and tools remain compliant.
• Support external verification, audits, customer requests, certification activities, and sustainability reporting by providing accurate environmental data and technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, automation, efficiency, and scalability of LCA and carbon footprint assessments across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Data quality control

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

MSc Chemistry

BTech Rubber Technology

Polymer Technology

Environmental Science

Chemical Engineering

Sustainability

PhD (related field)

Tools

LCA software

Job description

Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyremanufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiplemanufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary.The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein,and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network ofbranded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.

Job Title:

Associate Manager - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist

Location:

Chennai R&D

Reports to (Position):

Manager

Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line):

0

Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line):

0

Number of Outsourced Reports:

0

Purpose of the Job:

Responsible toLead and execute Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for tyre products in accordance with ISO 14040/44 standards.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for tyre products in accordance with ISO 14040/44 standards.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve LCA models, databases, assumptions, methodologies, and calculation frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy.
• Own and maintain LCA software tools, ensuring they remain up-to-date with evolving business and regulatory requirements.
• Review existing sustainability systems, reporting tools, and data flows, proactively identifying and
• implementing necessary modifications, enhancements, and process improvements.
• Generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), customer sustainability reports, and environmental impact analyses to support product development and commercial activities.
• Coordinate data collection from R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure robust and reliable environmental datasets.
• Support product development teams by evaluating environmental impacts of material, formulation, process, and design changes and providing recommendations to reduce environmental footprint.
• Monitor and assess emerging LCA methodologies, environmental regulations, industry standards, and reporting requirements, ensuring internal systems and tools remain compliant.
• Support external verification, audits, customer requests, certification activities, and sustainability reporting by providing accurate environmental data and technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, automation, efficiency, and scalability of LCA and carbon footprint assessments across the organization.

Skills:

Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Data analysis, management and data quality control expertise.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Stakeholder management skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.

Relevant Experience:

3-5 years of experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments and environmental footprint analyses.
Experience managing LCA databases, models, and sustainability data systems.
Experience in tyre manufacturing, polymers, chemicals, materials science, or related manufacturing industries preferred.
Demonstrated experience supporting EPD development, carbon footprint calculations, and environmental reporting.

Education Qualification(s):

MSc Chemistry/ B Tech in Rubber Technology/ Polymer Technology /environmental science /Chemical Engineering/ Sustainability, or PhD in arelated field.
Additionalcertification or specialization in LCA is advantageous.