
Corporate Sustainability Manager- Decatur, AL - Manufacturing
- Decatur, AL
- $125,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement the company's sustainability strategy aligned with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and global sustainability trends.
- Establish short- and long-term sustainability goals (e.g., carbon reduction, zero waste, energy optimization) and monitor progress across all sites.
- Oversee sustainability initiatives across 20+ manufacturing sites, providing guidance, support, and best practices to local teams.
- Conduct regular site visits (approx. 25% travel) to assess sustainability practices, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability-related data including GHG emissions, energy and water usage, and waste management.
- Prepare annual sustainability reports and contribute to ESG disclosures (e.g., CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD).
- Partner with EHS, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Communications teams to drive integrated sustainability efforts.
- Engage with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, NGOs, and industry associations.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies, processes, and partnerships that advance the company's sustainability performance.
- Stay abreast of emerging regulations, trends, and best practices in corporate sustainability and ESG
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability roles, with at least 3 years at a corporate or multi-site leadership level in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, ESG frameworks, and sustainability reporting standards.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with sustainability management software and data systems is a plus.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time to company facilities.
- Base Salary of $125,000-$150,000 depending on experience
- Bonus potential of 10%
- PTO
- 401K Match
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 25% travel