At a glance Position:Adhesives Product Stewardship Specialist Primary Location:Collegeville (PA, USA), Pennsylvania, United States of America Schedule:Full time Date Posted:10/03/2024 Job Number:R2055387 Position Type:Regular At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role: You will act as a key Product Stewardship expert for the Acrylic Adhesives envelope that forms part of the broader Coatings & Performance Monomers business. Your job will require you to support stewardship in the Americas region, including a strong focus on supporting External Manufacturers in that region. You will act as an interface between internal stakeholders within the business value chain partners to ensure a positive experience to our customers and you will be required to collaborate closely with functional partners (such as, Hazard Communications, Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Marketing and Commercial, Quality, Supply chain and Customer Service) to meet process and functional objectives. This role will also include strong interactions with global Research & Development teams, which are focused in Collegeville, PA. You will use conceptual knowledge and experience to complete a range of assignments and tasks, in an independent manner. Responsibilities: + Conducts and facilitates Risk Based Product Characterization + Conducts targeted Business Risk Reviews (BRRs) for run the business activities + Coordinates the development of materials to support Customer Education and Assessment/Review programs + Reviews and approves product literature for appropriate EH&S content + Completes compliance-related customer inquiries within timelines given in the Customer Experience (Cx) framework + Ensures chemical regulations are met for each product + Responsible for execution of key work processes (i.e. Business Risk Review, Management of Change, Change Management Tool request, etc.) and training the business on Product Stewardship work processes + Responsible for execution of business Product Stewardship Program + Identifies gaps in business product stewardship performance and assists in the yearly business product stewardship self-assessments + Assists in identifying and investigating customer EH&S incidents + Maintains a network of product safety resources to engage for compliance and risk management activities + Gains a thorough understanding of product hazards, product end-use applications (both supported and not supported) and existing product risk characterizations to enable appropriate risk management + Supports business sustainability goals + Identifies and reports events that qualify for the Product Stewardship Metric Skills, knowledge, and abilities: + PC skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) + Strong communication skills: written, verbal and presentation skills + Strong problem solving and analysis skills + Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively + Consistently exhibits company values in all interactions with colleagues and customers Qualifications: + A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant + A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process Preferred skills: + A minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Stewardship or a similar function in EH&S, Supply Chain or Tech Center + Experience with Acrylic Adhesive products and related regulations + A degree in Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: + Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. + Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. + Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. + Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location). + Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). + Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match. + Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations. + Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. + Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. + Competitive yearly vacation allowance. + Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). + Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. + Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. + Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. + On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location). + Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. + Additionally, some of our locations might offer: + Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) + Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) + Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location) Join our team, we can make a difference together. 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We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.