Product Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

　　At a glance

　　Position:Product Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

　　Primary locationWiesbaden (DEU), Germany

　　Additional Locations Milan (ITA) Freeport (TX, USA) Midland (MI, USA) Deer Park (TX, USA) Paris (FRA) Seneffe (BEL) Terneuzen (NLD) + More - Less

　　Schedule:Full time

　　Date Posted:01/23/2024

　　Job Number:R2047383

　　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

　　The Product Stewardship group provides the Environmental, Safety, Health and Sustainability support to clients (Dow businesses), JV partners and external customers to ensure our products are used safely for their intended purposes, throughout their life cycles. Currently we are looking for aProduct Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)to support our sustainability certification initiatives. The workplace is negotiable and can be hybrid. The preferred location for this position isGermanybut we are willing to consider the following locations as well:Netherlands, Belgium, US, France, Italy.

　　In this role you will coordinate a multi-functional team to achieve selected sustainability certifications of our appointed manufacturing assets. In addition, you will map and instruct business partners on key requirements as defined by sustainability certification schemes of interest. Finally, you will develop a program for the maintenance and renewal of the granted sustainability certifications.

　　Dow is committed to a workplace strategy that enables and empowers flexibility, grounded in role requirements and individual needs. Design Your Day is Dow’s new flexible workplace strategy. Find out more about Design Your Day and hybrid work opportunities when you begin career conversations with us.

　　Responsibilities

　　Leads and coordinates EH&S/product sustainability certification objectives, plans and goals in line with the business strategy

　　Develops and tracks a business global plan for sustainability certifications to be achieved throughout the year

　　Maps and communicates key requirements as defined by sustainability certification schemes of interest to the business

　　Coordinates a cross-functional team in aimed at implementing work processes, generating data and gathering documentation that are required for audits supporting the sustainability certification of production plants and/or products

　　Establishes program for the maintenance and renewal of the granted sustainability certifications

　　Engages in external advocacy initiatives to influence improvements of the sustainability certification schemes

　　Leverages Sustainability resources to ensure alignment with business, corporate and regional Sustainability objectives

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required; preference for Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a Science-related degree

　　Master’s degree is desirable

　　Demonstrated direct experience with implementation of sustainability certification schemes in manufacturing locations in the chemical industry (such as ISCC Plus, Red Cert II, etc.)

　　Good knowledge of English is required; proficiency in German, Dutch, or French is beneficial

　　Business travel expected at 50%

　　Preferred Skills

　　Ability to work effectively in a globally diverse team and lead cross-functionality in a team-oriented project environment

　　Good analytical skills and attention to detail

　　Strong project management skills

　　Demonstrated mature technical skills, effective communication skills, IT proficiency, and sound judgment

　　Knowledge of SAP is a plus

　　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 and emotional 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.

　　Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

　　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.

　　Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

　　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.

　　Join our team, we can make a difference together.

　　About Dow

　　Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) on Twitter.

　　As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. 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.