Director, Circularity

Tarkett

. Lead the strategic advancement of Tarkett’s ReStart take-back and recycling program .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainability program management, particularly in take-back and recycling initiatives, while effectively navigating regulatory frameworks and presenting technical content to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sustainability Program ManagementExtended Producer ResponsibilityLife Cycle Assessments (LCA)Recycling Partnership ProgramsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Environmental ScienceMaterials ScienceReclamation Capacity AnalysisProgram Performance MetricsRecycling Pathways AnalysisOperational Compliance PlansFinancial Case DevelopmentLogistics Model DevelopmentTechnical Barrier ResolutionCircular Economy Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationAccountabilityTalent DevelopmentExecutive PresencePresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)Sustainability Transparency Tools

Industry Keywords

Circularity InitiativesProducer Responsibility OrganizationsRegulatory Risk ManagementBuilding ProductsFlooring/Textiles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic advancement of Tarkett’s ReStart take-back and recycling program
Update the program’s scope, logistics model, economics, and end-market outlets
Recommend and implement changes to the program model and build the operational and financial case for reclamation capacity
Establish and track program performance metrics, including collection, landfill diversion, costs, and recycling pathways
Analyze the feasibility and viability of recycling pathways
Own customer- and field-facing ReStart mechanics and ensure consistent execution by sales and operations teams
Direct reverse logistics and end use of materials
Identify and manage relationships with recyclers, reclaimers, and materials-recovery partners
Work with R&D and product design to address technical barriers to closed-loop recycling
Represent Tarkett in industry coalitions, producer-responsibility organizations, and circularity initiatives
Monitor Extended Producer Responsibility legislation across U.S. states and Canadian provinces
Translate regulatory requirements into operational compliance plans with Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Serve as Tarkett’s primary contact with Producer Responsibility Organizations and represent the company in regulatory comment periods and trade-association working groups
Maintain a regulatory risk register and brief leadership on compliance deadlines and legislative developments
Present on circularity and ReStart to customers, architects, designers, distributors, and internal sales teams
Develop customer-facing presentations, case studies, and diversion certificates
Support sustainability inquiries related to circularity and end-of-life performance
Coordinate reclamation and logistics resources to satisfy customer needs
Partner with Marketing to ensure circularity claims are accurate and defensible

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, materials science, sustainability, business, or a related field
Advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in sustainability, circular economy, materials/recycling program management, or environmental regulatory compliance
Experience ideally within manufacturing, building products, or flooring/textiles
Demonstrated experience navigating Extended Producer Responsibility or other producer-responsibility regulatory frameworks
Experience designing, launching, or managing take-back, reclamation, or recycling partnership programs
Working knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and related sustainability transparency tools
Strong executive presence and ability to present technical sustainability content to customers, senior leadership, and external audiences
Ability to travel for customer, partner, and industry engagements
Accountability, collaboration, talent development, thoroughness, and comfort with measured risks, consistent with Tarkett Leadership Traits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Life and disability insurance
Career growth and stability
Flexible work arrangements