Distro

Product Line Manager, Sustainability

Distro

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Achieve approximately 50% auditing utilization within the assigned portfolio; act as Lead/qualified auditor as needed.
  • Oversee the audit team: onboarding/sourcing, maintaining auditor appointments, and coordinating pre-/post-audit activities with the Operations Manager.
  • Monitor auditor performance and rejection rates; implement corrective actions, coaching, calibration, and training.
  • Provide technical training; enhance knowledge management tools with the Training Team and Certification Office.
  • Own the product portfolio roadmap in the Americas; translate market/customer needs into concrete measures aligned to the global strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation/product requirements for the region; support timely product revisions and certification rule adherence.
  • Coordinate go-to-market with Sales/Marketing; represent TÜV SÜD at associations, trade fairs, and committees; plan rollouts and scaling with BU MSA, PCOM, and Innovation.

Requirements

  • 3rd-party Lead Auditor qualification under APSCA or an equivalent sustainability program (must-have).
  • 5+ years conducting 3rd-party certification audits for a management systems certification body, including complex multi-site engagements.
  • 3+ years managing direct reports; proven auditor coaching, calibration, and performance management experience.
  • Expert knowledge of audit principles/practices and relevant management system standards and normative documents within the assigned product line.
  • Practical knowledge of certification-body processes and certification rules; proficient with audit management systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills across client levels; strong stakeholder management.
  • High integrity, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.
Benefits
  • Impact and ownership within a recognized global TIC brand.
  • Collaboration with global stakeholders (BU MSA, PCOM, Innovation) and exposure to industry forums.
  • Professional development and structured auditor/leadership training pathways.
  • Inclusive, safety-focused workplace and mission-driven culture.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to local market.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
3rd-party certification auditsauditing utilizationauditor coachingperformance managementaudit principlesmanagement system standardscertification-body processesaudit management systems
Soft skills
communication skillspresentation skillsstakeholder managementcollaborative team mindsetstrong work ethichigh integrity
Certifications
3rd-party Lead Auditor qualificationAPSCA qualification