Director of Circularity & ReStart Strategy

Tarkett; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Career growth, stability, and flexible

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a Director, Circularity to lead strategy and execution across Take-back, recycling pathways, and regulatory readiness for North America. The role interfaces with customers, sales teams, and external stakeholders, translating technical work into credible, sales-enabled messaging.

The ideal candidate has a strong sustainability background, 7+ years of relevant experience, and a proven ability to navigate EPR frameworks, develop partnerships, and drive post-use recycled content

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in sustainability, circular economy or regulatory compliance, in manufacturing or building products.
• NAVIGATING Extended Producer Responsibility or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Experience designing or managing take-back, reclamation or recycling partnerships.
• Working knowledge of LCA, EPDs and related transparency tools.
• Strong executive presence and ability to present complex sustainability content to leadership and customers.
• Ability to travel for customer, partner, and industry engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead ReStart program strategy and execution, updating scope, logistics, and economics.
• Identify and manage recycling pathways and partnerships to expand end-of-life options.
• Monitor EPR regulatory developments and translate requirements into operational plans.
• Present circularity strategy to customers, architects, and internal teams; develop credible materials.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Sustainability expertise

Public speaking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

Job description

Tarkett is seeking a Director, Circularity to lead strategy and execution across Take-back, recycling pathways, and regulatory readiness for North America. The role interfaces with customers, sales teams, and external stakeholders, translating technical work into credible, sales-enabled messaging.

The ideal candidate has a strong sustainability background, 7+ years of relevant experience, and a proven ability to navigate EPR frameworks, develop partnerships, and drive post-use recycled content