Remote Program Manager, Chemicals & Recycling Compliance

Mazda Motor Corporation; Nevada; Remote; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazda Motor Corporation in the United States is seeking a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to coordinate compliance activities related to chemicals management, PFAS, and battery recycling. The role analyzes federal and state regulations, translates requirements into actionable guidance, and leads regulatory reporting with agencies to mitigate risk.

The position collaborates with Mazda Corporation Japan, MNAO departments, suppliers, and industry groups to support

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
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering preferred
• An equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered in place of a degree
• 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.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and timely submission of required regulatory reports, registrations, notifications, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal and state regulatory agencies, coordinating inquiries, information requests, submission, and regulatory communications (e.g. EPA).
• Develop and maintain compliance processes, reporting calendars, internal controls, and record-retention practices to support ongoing regulatory obligations.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews by maintaining accurate records and coordinating responses to regulatory requests.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance requirements and data collection across MNAO departments, MC, manufacturing operations, legal, engineering, purchasing, accessories, and U.Partner with stakeholders to assess impacts and implement regulatory requirements affecting products, materials, batteries, packaging, service parts, and related business processes.
• Support battery lifecycle, recycling, circularity, and supply-chain initiatives by aligning regulatory requirements with technical and operational stakeholders.
• (Participate in relevant industry association working groups to monitor emerging regulatory developments, share insights, and identify best practices.
• Represent Mazda interests in industry discussions by coordinating internal reviews, consolidating stakeholder feedback, and supporting the development of industry comments, position statements, and regulatory responses.
• Support Mazda's resource circularity, recycling, and sustainability objectives through compliance and regulatory initiatives.
• Comply with all policies and standards
• Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation

Document management

Project planning

Issue tracking

Education

BS Chemistry

BS Environmental Science

BS Chemical Engineering

Equivalent mix of education

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Mazda Motor Corporation in the United States is seeking a Program Manager, Chemicals and Recycling Compliance to coordinate compliance activities related to chemicals management, PFAS, and battery recycling. The role analyzes federal and state regulations, translates requirements into actionable guidance, and leads regulatory reporting with agencies to mitigate risk.

The position collaborates with Mazda Corporation Japan, MNAO departments, suppliers, and industry groups to support