Apollo Tyres Ltd is an international tyre manufacturer and the leading tyre brand in India. The company has multiple manufacturing units in India and a unit each in The Netherlands and Hungary. The company markets its products under its two global brands – Apollo and Vredestein, and its products are available in over 100 countries through a vast network of branded, exclusive and multi-product outlets.
Job Title: Associate Manager - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist
Location: Chennai R&D
Reports to (Position): Manager
Department/Function:
Number of Direct Reports (Solid Line): 0
Number of Direct Reports (Dotted Line):0
Number of Outsourced Reports: 0
Purpose of the Job: Responsible to Lead and execute Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for tyre products in accordance with ISO 14040/44 standards.
Major Responsibilities: Lead and execute Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for tyre products in accordance with ISO 14040/44 standards.Develop, maintain, and continuously improve LCA models, databases, assumptions, methodologies, and calculation frameworks to ensure consistency, transparency, and accuracy.Own and maintain LCA software tools, ensuring they remain up-to-date with evolving business and regulatory requirements.Review existing sustainability systems, reporting tools, and data flows, proactively identifying andimplementing necessary modifications, enhancements, and process improvements.Generate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), customer sustainability reports, and environmental impact analyses to support product development and commercial activities.Coordinate data collection from R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure robust and reliable environmental datasets.Support product development teams by evaluating environmental impacts of material, formulation, process, and design changes and providing recommendations to reduce environmental footprint.Monitor and assess emerging LCA methodologies, environmental regulations, industry standards, and reporting requirements, ensuring internal systems and tools remain compliant.Support external verification, audits, customer requests, certification activities, and sustainability reporting by providing accurate environmental data and technical documentation.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, automation, efficiency, and scalability of LCA and carbon footprint assessments across the organization.
Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Data analysis, management and data quality control expertise.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Stakeholder management skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Relevant Experience: 3-5 years of experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments and environmental footprint analyses.
Experience managing LCA databases, models, and sustainability data systems.
Experience in tyre manufacturing, polymers, chemicals, materials science, or related manufacturing industries preferred.
Demonstrated experience supporting EPD development, carbon footprint calculations, and environmental reporting.
Education Qualification(s): MSc Chemistry/ B Tech in Rubber Technology/ Polymer Technology / environmental science /Chemical Engineering/ Sustainability, or PhD in a related field.
Additional certification or specialization in LCA is advantageous.
Apollo Tyres Ltd, with its corporate headquarters in Gurgaon, India, is in the business of manufacture and sale of tyres since its inception in 1972. Over the years, the company has grown manifold, establishing its footprint across the globe.
The company has manufacturing presence in Asia and Europe with 7 modern tyre facilities and exports to over 100 countries. Powered by its key brands — Apollo and Vredestein, the company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spread across passenger car, light truck, truck-bus, off highway and two-wheeler tyres, retreading material and retreaded tyres.
