Remote Program Manager - Chemicals & Recycling Compliance

Mazda Motor Corporation; Butlerville (IN); Remote; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda Motor Corporation's U.S. team is seeking a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to lead regulatory monitoring and reporting for chemicals management, PFAS, refrigerants, batteries, and EPR programs.

You will translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for MC, MNAO, suppliers, and partners. The role collaborates across manufacturing operations, engineering, purchasing, and legal to ensure ongoing compliance and to support sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in chemicals, environmental, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, battery lifecycle, 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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze federal and state laws, regulations, proposed legislation, regulatory guidance, and reporting requirements related to chemicals, 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

Regulatory analysis

Compliance reporting

Regulatory coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Microsoft 365

Education

BS Chemistry

BS Environmental Science

BS Chemical Engineering

Equivalent mix of education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Mazda Motor Corporation's U.S. team is seeking a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to lead regulatory monitoring and reporting for chemicals management, PFAS, refrigerants, batteries, and EPR programs.

You will translate complex requirements into actionable guidance for MC, MNAO, suppliers, and partners. The role collaborates across manufacturing operations, engineering, purchasing, and legal to ensure ongoing compliance and to support sustainability initiatives.