Sr Mgr, Product Stewardship - Chicago, IL
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Sr Mgr, Product Stewardship - Chicago, IL
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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, guides our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, belongs, and can trust one another while acting with integrity. Through the expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities to serve growers and support a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.
With guidance from the Director, Product Risk & Stewardship, the Senior Manager oversees the development, implementation and operation of Product Stewardship programs at Nutrien, and leads the Haz Comm and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring team within the Product Stewardship capability. This position will be based in Chicago, IL. The role is posted from 07/28/2025 – 08/11/2025.
What You Will Do- Develop and implement programs to meet various product stewardship compliance requirements throughout the lifecycle of Nutrien products and operations.
- Develop and operate suitable, adequate and effective product stewardship programs which consider the complete fertilizer supply chain and fit Nutrien business needs.
- Lead the Haz Comm & Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring sub-team within the Product Stewardship operational structure, and manage resources to maintain an effective team.
- Monitor and interpret compliance for Canada and the US related to hazard communication, and provide strategic guidance on compliance strategies.
- Manage reporting requirements for Product Stewardship and lead cross-functional initiatives to complete reporting requirements.
- Continuously improve product stewardship metrics and ensure alignment of expectations with senior leadership and internal customers.
- Contribute to continuously improve the Product Stewardship program by designing new processes and tools, and building and maintaining beneficial relationships with stakeholders in the business and partner capabilities.
- Foster a learning environment in the Haz Comm & SDS authoring sub-team to ensure employees understand the businesses they support and work proactively to solve customer challenges.
- Mentor and coach employees with a strong development mindset to grow talent and create a pipeline for Product Stewardship leadership within Nutrien.
- Champion senior management approved initiatives to mitigate product stewardship risks (e.g., product security programs, customer use, SDS automated delivery).
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing teams to provide strategic guidance on growth and ensure performance.
- Advance product stewardship in the fertilizer industry and represent the company with external organizations, benchmarking programs and regulatory advocacy where appropriate.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering, toxicology, environmental sciences, product stewardship or related field).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in product stewardship, chemical compliance or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of management experience leading a team.
- Fundamental understanding of chemistry as it relates to product formulation and component reactivity, hazard classification and toxicology.
- Ability to interpret legislation, critically assess risk, communicate potential impacts and formulate compliance solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate actionable requirements and issues clearly.
- Strong decision making and consensus-building abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and influence informed decision-making.
- 7 years of experience in product stewardship, chemical compliance, regulatory affairs or related field.
- 5 years of experience leading teams.
- 3 years experience in a laboratory, research environment, or toxicology setting.
The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL, is between $110,400 and $189,300. This range is general guidance; actual salary…
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