Christine Lussier
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Environmental, Health, and Safety and product stewardship leader with broad experience in global chemical compliance, regulatory reporting, and cross-functional support in highly regulated environments. Leads reviews of product composition, safety data sheets, labeling, and audits while helping business teams apply federal, state, and international requirements to reduce risk and support compliance.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Compliance Manager/Safety Chemist
Volkswagen Group of America
Reston, VA
01.2019 - 09.2026
- Managed U.S. material and chemical compliance for imported and domestically sourced vehicles, aftersales parts and components, and accessories across VWGoA brands. Reviewed product compositions against TSCA, VOCs, OSHA HCS, EPR, PFAS, and Dangerous Goods requirements, including safety data sheets and labeling.
- Monitored federal and state chemical regulations, assessed proposed requirements and impacts on products and operations, and communicated obligations with recommended actions to business units.
- Acted as U.S. Safety Chemist for domestic manufacturing, including the Chattanooga plant. Reviewed chemical inventory listings, hazard classifications, and labeling; approved productive and non-productive materials and material releases; and supported TSCA import certifications.
- Performed U.S. chemical substance reviews and provided regulatory guidance to the VW Group as a member of the Global Safety Chemistry Team.
- Coordinated data collection and analysis with vehicle development, aftersales, accessories, and manufacturing stakeholders to inform advocacy and regulatory discussions.
- Represented VWGoA in industry trade association technical working groups, policy activities, and interactions with EPA and state agencies.
- Oversaw submission of compliance reports, including TSCA CDR, TSCA MER, NEWMOA IMERC, QER, PFAS, and EPR, ensuring adherence to regulatory deadlines.
- Managed product stewardship services for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Volkswagen Group Canada.
EH&S Senior Global Product Stewardship Specialist
Trinseo PLC (formerly Dow Chemical)
Wayne, PA
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Led cross-functional product development teams, integrating technical support and regulatory compliance into product composition development.
- Maintained regulatory reporting compliance, managed environmental ISO and environmental audits, and contributed to development of the EH&S model for a new SAP system.
- Coordinated chemical component evaluations during manufacturing development, ensuring compliance with TSCA, CEPA (DSL), REACH, IECSC, ENCS, KECI, and other regulations.
- Researched and delivered regulatory responses for OEM lists, RoHS, ELV, CLP, REACH, Substances of Very High Concern, California Proposition 65, and Global Automotive Declarable Substance Lists, enhancing regulatory understanding.
- Established standard operating procedures and organized raw material information to support automotive product manufacturing and process improvement.
- Maintained the International Material Data System and China Automotive Material Data System for automotive businesses.
- Developed company conflict minerals reporting under Section 1502 of the U.S. Dodd-Frank Act and trained new team members on product stewardship compliance, fostering a knowledgeable team.
- Researched risks associated with new products, applications, and technologies to inform strategic business initiatives.
Technical Support Specialist, NA Automotive Reaction Polymers R&D
Dow Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Facilitated new project development using MAIC and DFSS Six Sigma procedures. Designed High Heat Reaction Injection Molding systems that helped maintain the company's leadership in the RIM market.
- Developed production methods, tools, and equipment through strategic planning and quality control, enhancing efficiency throughout manufacturing lifecycle.
- Implemented continuous improvements in Reaction Injection Molding during product development; coordinated client requirements and production for GMT 800 Dually and Fleetside, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective project management.
Senior Development Engineer, Carpet Latex TS&D Dept.
Dow Chemical
Dalton, GA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering / Co-op Management Option
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSkills
- Regulatory and Product Compliance: Regulatory compliance
- Chemical compliance
- Regulatory reporting
- Chemical inventory management
- Product stewardship
- Cross-functional leadership
- Operations and Quality: Change management
Personal Information
Title: Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- Certificate, Simultaneous Engineering University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- Certificate, Control of Industrial Pollution Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Affiliations
- Member, Order of Engineers, Quebec
- Member, Society of Plastic Engineers
- Member, Society of Women Engineers
Timeline
Chemical Compliance Manager/Safety Chemist
Volkswagen Group of America
01.2019 - 09.2026
EH&S Senior Global Product Stewardship Specialist
Trinseo PLC (formerly Dow Chemical)
01.2006 - 01.2018
Technical Support Specialist, NA Automotive Reaction Polymers R&D
Dow Automotive
01.2000 - 01.2006
Senior Development Engineer, Carpet Latex TS&D Dept.
Dow Chemical
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Applied Science - Chemical Engineering / Co-op Management Option
University of Ottawa