Product Steward Specialist

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Product Stewardship Manager, the Product Stewardship Specialist will be responsible for supporting product stewardship efforts to ensure APM products comply with applicable Chemical control laws and regulations in the markets we operate in. This position will work across Ascend businesses to gather data and information to support compliance and registration activities while collaborating with supply chain, technology, and commercial departments for Ascend Performance Materials.

Targeted Outcome

• ESSH excellence in the development, production, marketing, and the overall life cycle of Ascend Performance Materials growing and global portfolio of products

• Supporting internal process improvements and integration

Responsibilities

• Build and manage internal raw material / chemical databases to ensure compliance with internal requirements and applicable global regulations

• Assisting other team members with data gathering and filing for supporting regulatory compliance for worldwide Ascend Performance Materials commercial and R&D products

• Tracking Emerging regulations and working with other team members to ensure compliance

• Authoring Safety Data sheets and assisting with maintenance and management of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management software to keep SDS and labels up to date

• Assisting with IMDS (automotive) entries

• Assisting with product stewardship letters to our customers

• Supporting with transportation reviews

Required Experience

• BS or higher in Chemistry, toxicology, or related sciences

• Knowledge of Excel, PPT and similar applications

Preferred experience

• 0-5 years’ of Product Stewardship experience (SDS, transportation, Chemical regulations, TSCA, REACH etc.) in the chemical industry

• Experience with SAP

Location

Houston, TX – Hybrid Schedule

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written

• Highly organized and significant attention to detail

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and standards

• Willingness to continuously learn and grow

• Ability to work across multiple functional groups internally and externally i.e. commercial, technology, operations, ESSH, customers, regulatory agencies, and consulting groups

• Analytical and Project Management skills

At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

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About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities ​​for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable, and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesn’t only apply to the marketplace – it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E, our continuous improvement program, guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. You’ll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesn’t mean simply working quickly – it means critical thinking, creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together, with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We don’t accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments, sites and geography. This means you won’t be boxed into a single role at Ascend – you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people, our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.