Senior Manager, Product and Environmental Compliance

Columbus McKinnon

. Lead, develop, and manage Product and Environmental Compliance resources .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product and environmental compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to global regulations and certifications while fostering team development and engagement. Proficient in managing compliance documentation, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration to support product lifecycle management.

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Product Compliance ManagementEnvironmental Compliance RegulationsLeadership in Engineering TeamsGlobal Regulatory FrameworksProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Data Management (PDM)Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)New Product Development (NPD)Regulatory Certifications (UL, CSA, CE)Global Compliance ProgramsAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementEnvironmental Compliance DocumentationProduct Certification Support

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringEmployee EngagementCross-Functional CollaborationPerformance ManagementTalent Development

Industry Keywords

RoHSREACHTSCACalifornia Proposition 65Conflict MineralsSustainability InitiativesProduct Environmental DeclarationsManufacturing EnvironmentsRegulatory ApprovalsCompliance Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and manage Product and Environmental Compliance resources
Coach, mentor, and support team members to achieve individual and organizational objectives
Drive employee engagement, performance management, talent development, succession planning, and career growth
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely execution of projects and compliance activities
Develop and execute the company's product and environmental compliance strategy for global markets
Ensure new and existing products comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and certifications in countries where products are sold
Develop and maintain environmental compliance documentation and reporting systems within company systems and databases
Maintain oversight of product certifications and regulatory approvals through internal and third-party organizations
Monitor emerging regulations and proactively assess business impacts and implementation requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for product and environmental compliance
Lead compliance programs related to RoHS, REACH, TSCA, California Proposition 65, global chemical and material restrictions, product environmental declarations, and sustainability initiatives
Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to obtain supplier material declarations and environmental compliance data
Support the Legal Department on product-related topics
Support new product development, sustaining engineering, customer requests, and other departments on product certification and environmental compliance initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Materials, Chemical, Industrial, Biomedical, or related discipline)
10+ years of experience in product management, product engineering, new product development, product compliance, environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, or related technical functions
10+ years of leadership experience managing and developing engineering or compliance teams
Demonstrated experience with global product compliance and environmental regulations, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Proposition 65, and related frameworks
Proven experience supporting product certifications and third-party regulatory approvals
Experience working within manufacturing environments and product lifecycle management processes
Ability to travel internationally as required (approximately 10% or more)
Strong knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Understanding of New Product Development (NPD) processes and product certification requirements, including UL, CSA, CE, and other applicable regulatory certifications
Working knowledge of global environmental and product compliance regulations, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, Proposition 65, Conflict Minerals, and related frameworks
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining global compliance programs across multiple regions
Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

International travel opportunity as required (approximately 10% or more)