Fabrics Product & Chemical Steward (f/m/d)
About Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.
About the Industry: Gore’s pioneering contributions to the science of comfort and protection create fabrics for a range of activities and conditions. Learn more at gore.com/products/industries
About the Role: We are looking for a Fabrics Product and Chemical Steward (f/m/d) to join our team. In this role, you will provide expertise on chemicals, regulations, material composition and material chain of custody to enable businesses to develop, make and sell products globally. You will support the Global Fabrics teams to identify, initiate, develop and implement operational and business processes to identify opportunities, assess and manage risk to assure that our Fabrics products follow legal requirements and also meet industry, customer and Fabrics Divisional expectations.
This position will be located at our facility in Putzbrunn near Munich, Germany.
- Aligned with Enterprise strategy, develop, integrate and support operational processes to consistently manage Product and Chemical Stewardship risks within the Fabrics Division (compliance strategy)
- With the other Fabrics Steward accountable for ensuring compliance with Oekotex® Standard 100 and bluesign®
- Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of raw and supplied materials used to produce the products, manufacturing processes and markets where products are sold to ensure product safety compliance throughout the product lifecycle
- Partner with multiple stakeholders to obtain information on Fabric products to facilitate compliance activities (e.g. procurement, suppliers, new product development, Product Specialists, Quality, Process Engineers, Legal)
- Identify, understand and monitor emerging regulatory, market and industry trends, determine applicability, conduct risk analysis and advise businesses on potential PaCS issues and recommendations to resolve
- Translate regulatory, compliance and market knowledge to product needs and create comprehensive plans of action to deliver superior business solutions
- Prepare correspondence as needed e.g. compliance declarations, supplier surveys, product safety information
- Engage with external stakeholders and partners to understand industry standards and trends and support product testing and certification
- Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of PaCS functional processes in alignment with Enterprise and Divisional standards as applicable, (e.g. stewardship assessments of new chemicals)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in subjects such as Biology, Toxicology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or similar experience
- Minimum 5 years experiences in a regulatory role, with a working knowledge of chemicals/chemistry
- Experience or demonstrated ability to understand global chemical and product regulations and industry standards (bluesign® Oeko-tex)
- Active communicator with excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills
- Proven problem-solving skills, including incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Actively engage and build partnerships broadly across the value chain (e.g. procurement, suppliers, new product development, Product Specialists, Quality, Process Engineers, Legal)
- Effectively lead yourself and effectively contribute in a global, virtual team environment
- Ability to drive completion of multiple projects and priorities with competing resource needs
- Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders
- Strong ability to recognise IP and other different waterlines
- Ability to travel 20%
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in textile/apparel manufacturing related fields
- Applicants should be active communicators, passionate about working on sustainability initiatives and able to express the importance of industry requirements to long term business continuity
What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, company pension plan, childcare subsidies, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working program as well as subsidized cafeterias and coffee areas. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at gore.com/careers
We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
At Gore we are looking for qualified and motivated individuals. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at +49 (0)89 4612 2800.
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About Gore
For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development. Consider how you can grow your impact with Gore. Learn more at gore.com