Chemicals & Recycling Compliance Lead (Remote)

Mazda Motor Corporation; Arkansas City (KS); Remote; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda Motor Corporation seeks a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to oversee U.S. regulatory activities for chemicals management, PFAS, batteries, and extended producer responsibility.

You will monitor federal/state rules, translate requirements into actionable guidance, and lead reporting and agency coordination with MC, MNAO, and suppliers. The role emphasizes governance, recordkeeping, and risk mitigation while aligning compliance with product development, supply chain, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in chemicals, environmental, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, battery lifecycle, recycling, or a related technical field required.
• 5+ years engaging government agencies, trade associations, legislative or regulatory processes, or automotive/manufacturing supply chains, coordinating cross-functional projects, regulatory reporting, or compliance implementation preferred.
• 5+ years Microsoft 365 data analysis, presentation, and document-management skills required

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Monitoring, Analysis and Internal Guidance: monitor federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to chemicals, PFAS, refrigerants, plastics, batteries, recycling, and extended producer responsibility programs.
• Compliance Reporting and Agency Coordination: coordinate preparation, review, and submission of regulatory reports, registrations, notifications, and supporting documentation; liaise with agencies (e.g., EPA).
• Cross-Functional Implementation and Supply-Chain Coordination: coordinate regulatory requirements across MNAO, MC, manufacturing, legal, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers; oversee product and packaging impacts.
• Industry Engagement and Broad Initiatives: participate in industry groups, share insights, develop regulatory comments and position statements; support sustainability objectives.
• Perform other duties and comply with policies; management reserves right to modify assignments

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Technical writing

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft 365 data analysis

Education

BS Chemistry

BS Environmental Science

BS Chemical Engineering

Equivalent mix of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Mazda Motor Corporation seeks a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to oversee U.S. regulatory activities for chemicals management, PFAS, batteries, and extended producer responsibility.

You will monitor federal/state rules, translate requirements into actionable guidance, and lead reporting and agency coordination with MC, MNAO, and suppliers. The role emphasizes governance, recordkeeping, and risk mitigation while aligning compliance with product development, supply chain, and