Product Sustainability Manager - Hard Surface

Shaw Industries Inc is seeking a Product Sustainability Manager for Hard Surfaces in Dalton, GA. This role involves executing the company's sustainability strategy, managing product certifications, and optimizing product transparency and performance using frameworks like Cradle to Cradle and Life Cycle Assessment. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance sustainability initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance while leading sustainability education efforts within the company.
Job Title

Product Sustainability Manager - Hard Surface

Position Overview

The Product Sustainability Manager (PSM) partners with internal and external stakeholders to execute Shaw's sustainability strategy and relevant product certification efforts for Hard Surfaces. This role serves as a subject matter expert on flooring product composition and provides leadership on product transparency, disclosure programs. Leveraging Cradle to Cradle (C2C) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) frameworks and information, the PSM drives raw material and product platform optimization for both manufactured and sourced products. The role also supports regulatory compliance and collaborates with brand marketing to advance sustainability and product impacts of Shaw's flooring products.

The Product Sustainability Manager reports to the Director of Sustainability - Products and plays a key role in differentiating Shaw's products through wellbeing (human health)-focused certifications and strategic sustainability initiatives. This position ensures Shaw remains competitive in addressing product carbon impacts and engages extensively across Shaw's value chain-including suppliers, product development, operations, marketing, sales, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Engage, influence, and represent Shaw with external stakeholders connected to product transparency, certification, and public disclosure programs; effectively advocate for Shaw on multi-stakeholder and standards-setting committees.

Serve as the sustainability subject matter expert for assigned flooring product platforms.

Leverage Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data to drive sustainability, carbon, and performance optimization across product platforms, in collaboration with the Director of Sustainability - LCA.

Manage, maintain, and expand Shaw's portfolio of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in partnership with the Director of Sustainability - LCA.

Develop and oversee the framework for Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Material Health optimization, working closely with technical and product teams to implement prioritized improvement strategies.

Provide guidance on company and industry engagement with product transparency, disclosure, and certification programs.

Partner with Global Sourcing to manage chemical and sustainability data disclosures through supplier agreements and information-sharing frameworks.

Manage and maintain Bill of Materials (BoM) data to support sustainability certifications and reporting requirements; research and implement best practices for certification data management.

Develop sustainability education and training materials for Sales and Marketing teams; provide technical sustainability support for RFPs and customer inquiries.

Participate in delivering Continuing Education Unit (CEU) training for customers, design professionals, and Shaw sales staff.

Develop working knowledge of Shaw manufacturing processes and product platforms to continuously improve certification efficiency and sustainability outcomes.

Coach and develop Sustainability Specialist talent; support broader Talent Enablement and Talent Recruiting efforts by representing the Sustainability function.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sustainability considerations are integrated throughout product development and go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or related field

Strong understanding of sustainability concepts, including life cycle thinking and cradle to cradle frameworks.

Familiarity with REACH and other chemical management programs, toxicology principles, green building programs, material transparency and disclosure programs preferred

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple concurrent tasks/projects, meet deadlines and commitments

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Strong data analytical skills and computer literacy

Experience in standard setting processes and multi-stakeholder committee membership, preferred

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Overnight air travel as necessary

Competencies

Build Trusting Relationships

Drive Results

Demonstrate Customer Orientation

Make Effective Decisions

Lead Change

Deliver Compelling Communication

Demonstrate Strategic Influence?

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.