PFAS & EPR Product Stewardship Specialist

Job Description

Pay Range: $69,000 - $85,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

The Product Stewardship Specialist serves as the program manager for MITER’s product stewardship activities, with primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, and executing reporting obligations across regions using structured project management methodology. This includes ownership of programs such as PFAS reporting and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ensuring accurate data collection, validation, and on-time submission while driving cross-functional alignment, managing timelines, and maintaining data integrity.

Why work at MITER Brands?

Responsibilities

• Lead product stewardships activities, including programs such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) reporting and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility), using structured project management methodology.
• Manage timelines, milestones, dependencies, and cross-functional inputs to ensure accurate data collection, validation, and timely submission to regulatory authorities.
• Take measures to stay informed of changes and trends within the regulatory landscape and provide relevant updates to leadership as needed.
• Manage collection and analysis of company data to support regulatory compliance.
• Perform compliance analysis on potential acquisitions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain tracking system to manage company compliance obligations.
• Oversee environmental activities of all sites, working directly with environmental, health and safety team members to ensure all compliance tasks and records are maintained appropriately and operations are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain compliant product labeling.
• Develop and maintain a vetting process for potential new raw materials to identify and address product stewardship concerns.
• Conduct and document information requests to material suppliers to satisfy reporting obligations.
• Work with site leadership teams to effectively develop and continuously improve environmental strategies to reduce possible regulatory concerns and minimize product-related environmental impacts.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and concerns related to product stewardship and compliance.
• Analyze company environmental metrics and work with cross-functional teams on initiatives to reduce environmental footprint of manufacturing operations and finished products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with an Environmental concentration, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Studies or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in product stewardship, regulatory compliance, or sustainability or an equivalent combination of experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• Experience with PFAS reporting and/or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Familiarity with product stewardship regulations, lifecycle analysis, and sustainability practices
• Strong project management capability including managing timelines, dependencies, and cross-functional inputs
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills plus demonstrated ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously with strict attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of enthusiasm and respectful customer focus, both internal and external
• Ability to interface with and present information effectively to individuals with diverse backgrounds at varying levels within the organization
• Ability to travel to facilities, training events and education seminars
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to experiment and challenge traditional approaches by leveraging software solutions and AI tools

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.