Aerospace and Defense, Alternative Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Management, Budgeting, Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Work, Extrusion, Fiber Optics, Finance, Green Business, International Law, Leadership, Long-Term Profit, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Medical Equipment, Operations, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Polymers, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Staff Motivation, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Presentation, Training Program, Writing Skills
Job Summary
The Director of Environmental Sustainability is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing, strategies to minimize Zeus' environmental footprint while ensuring long-term profitability and compliance with regulations. This key role serves as a bridge between a company's operational activities and its broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG)/Sustainability objectives.
Zeus Industrial Products, headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is the world's leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator. More than 50 years of experience in medical, aerospace, energy, automotive, fiber optics, and more allows us to set the bar high.
Zeus is a great place to work. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. Zeus offers an opportunity to join a very successful, family-oriented team. Our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none. We are a leader in our field and have great relationships with our customers and team members. Many of our team members are the best at what they do in the world. Our customers are leaders in their fields. Our products help save lives.
Continuous Improvement is a way of life at Zeus. Successful candidates will have a desire and ability to take our manufacturing process to the next level. Expectations are high; our work is meticulous and very precise. You must possess the ability to work independently; and the desire to learn a variety of skills. The ability to communicate clearly is imperative, as is the ability to manipulate data using various software packages.
At Zeus, what we do matters, and we pride ourselves in "Turning polymers into possibilities." Expectations are high; our products are cutting-edge, our process is unique, and our quality and customer focus are second-to-none.
Our employees and our customers are at the center of everything we do. Those relationships have been built on a foundation that is supported by our Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: Provide Solutions - Enable Innovation - Enhance Lives
Our Vision: Working Together - Doing It Better
Zeus is an exciting, innovative company that offers competitive pay and a great benefits package. As we continue to push the boundaries of polymer science, we're constantly in need of new ideas, new expertise, and new team members. Are you ready to join us?
Content
- Bachelor's or master's degree in science (Environmental Science or Engineering preferred) and 10+ years'' experience in manufacturing, with preferred experience with plastics extrusion or medical device industries.
- 5 years at corporate level or multi-location environmental program management for manufacturing operations.
- Evidence of professional environmental training certification & credentials.
- Capability to drive organizational change and motivate employees at all levels, in building a culture of sustainability.
- Ability to process complex data and translate it into actionable strategic recommendations.
- Strong verbal and written skills to present technical information clearly to various audiences, to include internal stakeholders, customer and regulatory authorities.
- Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing long-term projects within budget and an ability to adapt to new technology changes including the optimal use of AI.
- Deep understanding of GHG Protocol, renewable energy technologies, and life cycle assessments (LCA). Experience with voluntary disclosure bodies, to include SBTi, EcoVadis and CDP.
- Identify, design and execute comprehensive environmental strategies, goals, policies and action plans that align with the company's overall sustainability strategy.
- Prepare, execute and control annual budgets for the environmental department to also include the management of team members and their development.
- Track and analyze performance indicators such as energy and water consumption, waste reduction, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Identify, monitor and ensure adherence to local, national, and international applicable environmental laws and identify potential environmental risks, to include the use of chemicals and associated risks as an example.
- Prepare periodic internal and external environmental sustainability reports within identified frameworks such as, EQT parent reporting, SBTi, EcoVadis and CDP.
- Collaborate across facilities with departments leads in Supply chain, Finance, Innovation and HR to embed eco-friendly practices into daily operations.
- Act as the primary contact for all internal staff, customer and external partners, regulatory bodies, and community groups regarding environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Identify & lead educational workshops for the department team members and internal training/programs to foster a culture of environmental responsibility among employees.
- Identify, design and execute comprehensive environmental strategies, goals, policies and action plans that align with the company's overall sustainability strategy.
- Prepare, execute and control annual budgets for the environmental department to also include the management of team members and their development.
- Track and analyze performance indicators such as energy and water consumption, waste reduction, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- Identify, monitor and ensure adherence to local, national, and international applicable environmental laws and identify potential environmental risks, to include the use of chemicals and associated risks as an example.
- Prepare periodic internal and external environmental sustainability reports within identified frameworks such as, EQT parent reporting, SBTi, EcoVadis and CDP.
- Collaborate across facilities with departments leads in Supply chain, Finance, Innovation and HR to embed eco-friendly practices into daily operations.
- Act as the primary contact for all internal staff, customer and external partners, regulatory bodies, and community groups regarding environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Identify & lead educational workshops for the department team members and internal training/programs to foster a culture of environmental responsibility among employees.