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The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today's needs and preparing for what's to come.

Job Description Sustainability Manager Grand Rapids, MI, USA Job Description As a Sustainability Manager, you will lead projects that push the boundaries of sustainability while advancing equity and belonging. You willmanage certifications, oversee corporate initiatives, and explore innovative solutions, connecting the dots between social and environmental issues and the built environment. You will independently lead efforts to implement regenerative design solutions tailored to client needs. Deliver Results <ul><li>Manage sustainability certifications such as WELL, LEED, Living Building Challenge, and Green Globes, ensuring seamless data collection and documentation. </li><li>Develop and implement sustainability tools, including skills matrices and end-of-phase checklists, to support innovative and regenerative design solutions. </li><li>Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external sustainability consultants to foster collaboration. </li><li>Lead data collection and reporting for climate commitments such as AIA 2030, SE 2050, and MEP 2040. </li><li>Update and refine the Sustainability Action Plan, mentoring team members to ensure progress toward firm-wide goals. </li><li>Research and prepare proposals and conference presentations to highlight sustainability initiatives. </li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in sustainability, architecture, engineering, or related field. </li><li>Familiarity with frameworks such as LEED AP, WELL AP, or Living Future Accreditation preferred. </li><li>5 years in sustainability project management or related field within the Architecture, Engineering, and construction (AEC) Industry. </li><li>Proficiency with sustainability tools and software. </li></ul> We fully and actively supports Equal Employment Opportunity. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. People Matter Each individual's background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships. Transforming Spaces. Empowering People. The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today's needs and preparing for what's to come. We live by the idea that design isn't simply about beauty, it's about improving strategic outcomes-what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities. Sustainable and Inclusive We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry. Employee Owned We act like owners-because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member. Culture of Excellence The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.

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2. Compliance and Reporting: Develop and maintain sustainability reports, to support our annual stakeholder reports such as SoGreat, AGORA, HARPE, SafeRing to reduce localized tracking activities and better prepare for customer / stakeholder audits. 3. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and community organizations, to promote sustainability awareness and participation.

1. Strategic Planning and Implementation:Develop and implement sustainability strategies, initiatives, and manage KPIs that align with Hutchinson's overall Sustainability goals and objectives for North America. Collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment and integration of sustainability efforts across different departments and locations. Identify opportunities for improving sustainability practices within the organization, including reducing carbon footprint, social outreach collaboration, and resource conservation.2. Compliance and Reporting:Develop and maintain sustainability reports, to support our annual stakeholder reports such as SoGreat, AGORA, HARPE, SafeRing to reduce localized tracking activities and better prepare for customer / stakeholder audits.3. Stakeholder Engagement:Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, and community organizations, to promote sustainability awareness and participation. Lead or participate in sustainability committees, working groups, and industry associations focused on environmental and social responsibility. Collaborate with suppliers and partners to improve sustainability practices throughout the supply chain (purchasing).4. Education and Training:Develop and deliver sustainability training programs for employees, ensuring that staff across all levels understand the importance of sustainability and how they can contribute. Create educational materials and resources to support sustainability initiatives, such as recycling programs, energy-saving tips, and green procurement practices. Promote a culture of sustainability within the organization through awareness campaigns and employee engagement activities.5. Project Management:Manage sustainability projects, including the development of timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Strong understanding of sustainability principles, environmental regulations, and industry best practices.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:No direct supervisory responsibilities but would be responsible for leading focused teams and providing leadership for the Sustainability topic in multiple affiliates and legal entities.HEALTH AND SAFETY:Must actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards and correct them when able to safely do so, participate in all required Safety Training meetings, inspects, and use all required PPE.What We Offer:

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Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate riskCoordinate with cross functional partners within global business regions to drive mitigation of compliance risks identified. Lead the development of new regulatory and sustainability procedures that have corporate, global, or regional scope based on any new relevant legislation, directives, or similar product guidance.

Overview:
The Associate Director, Regulatory & Sustainability leads business compliance to global regulatory legislation and sustainability standards for all of BISSELL’s electromechanical and consumable product lines. This role monitors the evolving regulatory landscape, assesses impact, and communicates requirements and updates through clear reporting and organizational education. The Associate Director partners cross-functionally to establish and maintain reporting standards, ensures regulatory and sustainability initiatives are tracked and delivered annually, and drives capability and knowledge growth across direct reports and broader stakeholder teams.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Set the corporate regulatory and sustainability strategy and ensure it aligns with overall business objectives, as well as relevant global requirements. Activities may include:<ul><li>Monitor, interpret, and track status of relevant global regulatory requirements for applicability to all products</li><li>Implement regulatory strategies that ensure compliance with local, national, and global requirements</li><li>Liaise with regulatory authorities, representing the company on regulatory matters, where appropriate</li><li>Coordinate with reporting personnel to submit regulatory registrations, reporting, and documentation</li><li>Monitor continuously evolving regulatory changes across major global regions and assess their impact on the total company</li><li>Achieve regulatory goals as outlined in the overall business strategy</li></ul></li><li>Lead the development of new regulatory and sustainability procedures that have corporate, global, or regional scope based on any new relevant legislation, directives, or similar product guidance.<ul><li>Provide global training and support to team and cross functional partners on best practices</li></ul></li><li>Support regular maintenance of the product regulatory and sustainability policies, procedures and forms to ensure corporate compliance to the latest standards.</li><li>Maintain working knowledge of current standards, regulations, or legislation that may impact both product and business level regulatory and sustainability requirements.</li><li>Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate risk<ul><li>Coordinate with cross functional partners within global business regions to drive mitigation of compliance risks identified</li><li>Drive corrective action when non-compliance risk is identified</li></ul></li><li>Lead a team of regulatory engineers, analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure requirements are met by timelines imposed by regulatory bodies.</li><li>Drive inclusion of regulatory practices and frameworks within the Global Product Development (GPD) and Innovation process.</li><li>Generate and provide reporting for executive management on regulatory performance and tracking to goals</li><li>Provide strong leadership for direct reports with capacity to mentor and coach, maintaining a high level of job satisfaction among associates.</li><li>Manage on-going resource and budgetary planning based on business needs and category growth.</li><li>Perform other duties at the request of leadership</li></ul>

Qualifications:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEDegree minimum:  Bachelor’s degreeSpecific concentration:  Engineering, Law, or equivalent Experience level:  <ul><li> Experience 14+ years in engineering, with increasing responsibilities</li><li> Experience in the Consumer Products Industry</li><li> Extensive experience with Global Regulatory Affairs initiatives and industry standards</li></ul>PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Expert knowledge of global regulatory or sustainability frameworks </li><li>Expertise in relevant regulatory topics (REACH, RoHS, Prop65, EPR, CLP, LVD, PPWR, CSRD, etc)</li><li>Working knowledge of global sustainability frameworks (CSRD, GHG Protocol, etc)</li><li>Expertise in relevant sustainability topics (life cycle analysis, circularity, legislative activities, etc)</li><li>Experience working with global team across time zones and varying regulatory requirements</li><li>Experience with leading large time-sensitive projects with multiple cross functional stakeholders</li><li>Good, self-motivated project management and time management skills</li></ul>REQUIRED SKILLS<ul><li>Diverse knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e.: plastic molding, metal stampings, assembly, etc.), product development processes, and supply chain management.</li><li>Project coordination and management capabilities, and management of cross functional teams</li><li>Ability to influence without formal reporting authority</li><li>Good English verbal and written communications skills</li><li>Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent)</li><li>Proactive problem solving skills </li><li>Demonstrated team-building skills and leadership</li><li>Track record of continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Willing and able to travel to domestic and international locations</li></ul>

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