Job Description:
Our EHS team plays an important role in our business operations and EHS success. As the Division Product Stewardship Manager, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your expertise in setting the strategic direction of global product compliance and chemical safety across the division, to create great EHS outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a Division within a market-leading, Fortune 200 organization in external regulatory and industry forums to advance responsible chemical management and product stewardship. Come grow with us!
ITW’S BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE:
We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our “flexibility within the framework” approach.
We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.
Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner – we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive!
Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone’s contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.
We live by our Core Values:
We focus on the essential core of each business opportunity, fostering simplicity in how we think and execute.
We gain strength through trial and error and work as a team through jointly sharing risk.
We treat our customers and suppliers with integrity and transparency, and constantly strive to do the right thing.
We deeply respect diversity at every level of the company and consequently promote an open environment where innovations can emerge from our various backgrounds and experiences.
We trust our team members and are confident that they each work to the highest professional standards and in the company’s best interests.
YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB IF YOU ARE/HAVE…
Apply scientific and regulatory expertise to ensure product safety, compliance, and innovation from early development through launch.
Excel in cross-functional environments, partnering with R&D, Purchasing, Sales, and Operations to solve complex chemical compliance challenges.
Leverage digital tools such as SDS and EHS systems to streamline compliance workflows with a detail-oriented, systems-driven mindset.
Collaborate and coach effectively, sharing knowledge to support cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Author and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and ensure product labels comply with global regulations (e.g., OSHA, REACH, CLP, TSCA).
Implement and manage electronic SDS management systems to streamline documentation and hazard communication processes.
Maintain the site and product SDS libraries, ensuring accurate, accessible, and compliant chemical safety documentation across the Division.
Serve as the subject matter expert on chemical exposure risks, advising on worker safety and product use considerations across global markets.
Support global regulatory and product registration strategies, including REACH, TSCA, and other chemical management frameworks.
Integrate product stewardship early into product development (NPI) processes, collaborating with R&D and Tech Services to ensure compliant design and launch.
Respond to internal and external compliance requests, including from R&D, sales, procurement, and customers.
Mentor junior staff and cross-functional partners, providing technical and regulatory guidance to build internal capability.
Represent the company in external forums, regulatory discussions, or industry trade groups on product compliance and stewardship matters.
Use stewardship metrics and system analytics to monitor performance, track regulatory trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Promote, support and adhere to all safety and quality related policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science).
5+ years of experience in a product stewardship leadership position with US and EU responsibilities.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred.
Demonstrated experience with SDS authoring, labeling, hazard classification, and regulatory documentation.
Experience implementing and managing electronic SDS and EHS systems, such as 3E, Sphera, etc. to support compliance and chemical risk management.
Expert in global chemical regulations, including OSHA HAZCOM, GHS, REACH, CLP, and TSCA.
Skills & Competencies:
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a strong focus on documentation accuracy and regulatory alignment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in exposure risk evaluation and regulatory interpretation.
Effective communicator and collaborator, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple functions.
Digitally fluent, with the ability to adopt, optimize, and analyze EHS software tools and stewardship platforms.
Mentorship and leadership mindset, eager to share knowledge, coach others, and build organizational competency.
Strategic and proactive, keeping pace with evolving regulations and using data to drive performance and decision-making.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.