Remote: Chemicals & Recycling Compliance Program Lead

Mazda Motor Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda Motor Corporation in the United States is seeking a Program Manager for Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to coordinate compliance activities including chemicals management, battery recycling, and extended producer responsibilities. The role monitors federal and state developments and translates requirements into actionable guidance for affected functions.

You will lead regulatory reporting and agency coordination, partnering with Mazda Japan (MC), Mazda North American Operations (MNAO),

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in chemicals, environmental, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, battery recycling, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years experience 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
• S. federal and state chemicals, environmental, battery recycling, and producer-responsibility frameworks preferred (Developing-Intermediate)
• Regulatory analysis, technical writing, and compliance documentation skills required (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Project planning, prioritization, and issue-tracking skills required (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Microsoft 365 data analysis, presentation, and document-management skills required (Intermediate-Advanced)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze federal and state laws, regulations, proposed legislation, regulatory guidance, and reporting requirements related to chemicals, substances of concern, PFAS, refrigerants, plastics, batteries, recycling, and extended producer responsibility programs.
• Assess regulatory applicability, timelines, compliance risks, and potential business impacts across MC and MNAO operations, products, and supply chain activities.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.
• Communicate regulatory developments, risks, and compliance obligations across relevant MNAO and MC, ensuring alignment across affected departments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support implementation activities and address compliance-related issues.
• Monitor emerging regulatory and industry trends to proactively identify future compliance obligations, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Microsoft 365 data analysis

Presentation

Document management

Regulatory awareness

Regulatory reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Education

BS Chemistry

BS Environmental Science

BS Chemical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

Mazda Motor Corporation in the United States is seeking a Program Manager for Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to coordinate compliance activities including chemicals management, battery recycling, and extended producer responsibilities. The role monitors federal and state developments and translates requirements into actionable guidance for affected functions.

You will lead regulatory reporting and agency coordination, partnering with Mazda Japan (MC), Mazda North American Operations (MNAO),