Manager – Environmental & Sustainability

Manager – Environmental & Sustainability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering environmental management, sustainability or a related field.
• 7 plus years of experience in environmental management within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on legal compliance, risk management, and adherence to company standards.
• Qualifications required by local regulatory authorities if any.
• 2 plus years of experience in a leadership, management, or supervisory role.
• Strong communications, interpersonal skills with ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence behaviors/outcomes w/o direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, understand, and continuously monitor/manage changing implications of relevant legal requirements applicable to site activities and operations.
• Able to identify and understand complex environmental hazards, assess associated risks, and develop similar skills and capabilities in others.
• Stay skilled in pertinent environmental and sustainability subjects, particularly those covered by K-C OH&S and E&S Performance Standards and linked to operation-specific risks.
• Participate in environmental incident investigations and conduct causal analyses while building similar skills and capabilities in others.
• Develop, deliver, and train others across a broad spectrum of OH&S and E&S topics relevant to moderately complex operations.
• Conduct routine checks/self-assessments of the site’s environmental and sustainability program maturity and performance in moderately complex operations.
• Demonstrate relevant leadership skills related to accountability, positive role modeling, and commitment as per the Leadership Curriculum.
• Leverage data and digital systems/platforms to improve decision-making and problem-solving. Address technological advancements, such as automation, as relevant to tasks/duties of the role.
• Exhibit capabilities in project management and managing change effectively.
• Role model a lean mindset, emphasizing continuous improvement and value to the customer. Embrace a ‘go to where the work happens’ attitude. Demonstrate strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Possess familiarity with manufacturing planning, execution, and capital allocation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing or possessing relevant Professional Certifications (e.g., PE, etc.).
• Previous experience with a consumer products organization.