Remote Program Manager, Chemicals & Recycling Compliance

Mazda Motor Corporation; Bastrop (LA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda Motor Corporation seeks a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to coordinate U.S. regulatory activities related to chemicals, PFAS, batteries, and EPR programs. You will monitor federal/state developments, translate requirements into actionable guidance, and lead regulatory reporting with agency engagement.

You will partner with Mazda Japan, MNAO, manufacturing, suppliers, and industry groups to implement sustainable compliance processes, governance, and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

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

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 EPR programs.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and timely submission of required regulatory reports, registrations, notifications, and supporting documentation.
• Establish governance practices, record-keeping standards, and internal controls to support ongoing regulatory obligations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support implementation activities and address compliance-related issues.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries with accurate documentation and timely responses.
• Collaborate with Mazda Corporation Japan (MC) and Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) departments, suppliers, and industry associations to ensure compliance across products and processes.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Regulatory reporting

Project planning

Documentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with agencies

Policy interpretation

Education

BS Chemistry

BS Environmental Science

BS Chemical Engineering

Equivalent mix of education, training and/or work experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Mazda Motor Corporation seeks a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to coordinate U.S. regulatory activities related to chemicals, PFAS, batteries, and EPR programs. You will monitor federal/state developments, translate requirements into actionable guidance, and lead regulatory reporting with agency engagement.

You will partner with Mazda Japan, MNAO, manufacturing, suppliers, and industry groups to implement sustainable compliance processes, governance, and recordkeeping.