Senior Manager, Product and Environmental Compliance

Columbus McKinnon is hiring a Senior Product & Environmental Compliance Manager to lead its Product & Environmental Compliance team and support the Legal department on product-related matters. The role develops global compliance strategy, oversees product certifications and regulatory approvals, responds to customer compliance inquiries, and partners across functions to ensure products meet applicable requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• 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. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
• 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 and Product environmental declarations and sustainability initiatives
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to obtain supplier material declarations and environmental compliance data
• Support Legal Department on Product related topics
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with the ability to manage product data, engineering changes, and cross-functional system integrations
• Demonstrated understanding of New Product Development (NPD) processes and product certification requirements, including compliance with industry standards such as 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 regulatory frameworks affecting product design, sourcing, and manufacturing
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining global compliance programs across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory, environmental, and product safety requirements
• Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to drive compliance initiatives and support business objectives in a complex, global environment
• 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