Sustainability Program Manager

HexArmor
Grand Rapids, MI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with experience in sustainability and environmental management systems working in PPE manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in ISO 14001 and LCA software like SimaPro are ideal for this role.
    — “Experience with ownership of ISO management systems (ISO 14001 or similar)”
  • Individuals who can coordinate with global teams and manage sustainability projects are a strong match.
    — “working with HexArmor’s functional teams, including Uvex in Germany”
  • Candidates who can integrate sustainability into product development and customer solutions will thrive.
    — “Work with Product Development and Product Management to ensure Sustainability characteristics are included in future products and services”

Things to consider

  • This role involves up to 20% travel, including international trips, which may require flexibility in schedule.
    — “Willingness to travel up to 20% plus, including international travel”
  • The position requires compliance with specific regulatory frameworks like the EU's CSRD Directive.
    — “compliance with regulatory requirements such as the European Union’s CSRD Directive”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with SimaPro and LCA tools in your resume and during interviews.
    — “Experience working with Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Software (SimaPro)”
  • Showcase your ability to create and implement SOPs for sustainability metrics.
    — “Implement and create a SOP that define product carbon scores using SimaPro software”
  • Emphasize your track record in cross-functional project management and collaboration.
    — “partner with the VP of Manufacturing to evolve and scale HexArmor’s sustainability strategy”
  • Demonstrate your capability to develop communication and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
    — “Develop communication materials for company employees regarding a company’s sustainability goals”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • implementing sustainability programs
  • compliance with regulatory requirements
Typical background
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Environmental, or Sustainability

Skills & requirements

Required

Sustainability ManagementProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCommunication

Preferred

Environmental ManagementProduct Development

Stack & domain

SustainabilityProject ManagementISO 14001Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental ManagementProduct DevelopmentRecycling ProgramsGreen ProductsCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

Original posting from HexArmor via Greenhouse

COMPANY OVERVIEW

HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived.  Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.

JOB SUMMARY

As Sustainability Program Manager, you will partner with the VP of Manufacturing to evolve and scale HexArmor’s sustainability strategy, objectives, and projects, building on the foundation already in place and making sure they deliver measurable results across the organization.

The position will help outline, manage, and measure defined initiatives, which will allow you to work across the organization’s key functions (operations, finance, marketing, category management, and product management/development) and our key suppliers.  Additionally, when needed, you will work with our sales and global account teams to help existing and prospective customers find solutions for their Sustainability needs.

LOCATION

Grand Rapids, MI Office

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The overarching position responsibility is to support the organizational development and execution of stated sustainability goals and objectives, including our compliance with regulatory requirements such as the European Union’s CSRD Directive.

Effectively maintain and continuously improve HexArmor’s Environmental Management System per ISO 14001.

Effectively manage Sustainability projects to their completion by working with HexArmor’s functional teams, including Uvex in Germany

To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs and, when needed, recommend changes to close strategic gaps

To actively research regulatory compliance requirements that impact company operations

Work with our Operations team to define and implement Sustainable practices that positively impact company operations, thereby reducing our waste and carbon footprint

Develop communication materials for company employees regarding a company’s sustainability goals

Working with marketing to develop marketing and communication materials for our sales teams and customers

Engage directly with our sales organization, suppliers, and customers to support customer initiatives, education, and training of HexArmor

Creating value for customers through the development of Sustainability programs, delivering solutions addressing critical pain points

Work with Product Development and Product Management to ensure Sustainability characteristics are included in future products and services

Consulting, advising, and training on green, energy-efficient products, recycling programs, and product substitutions

Implement and create a SOP that define product carbon scores using SimaPro software

Provide a monthly update tracking progress, including financial impact, financial efficiency, KPIs, sales, etc.

Organize company-wide environmental volunteer activities, impacting the local community

Help create a Sustainability-rich culture and promote Sustainable business practices through company events, communications, and education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree: degree in Business, Science, Environmental, or Sustainability

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in project management. PM Certification preferred.

Preferred: related industry experience (working knowledge of corporate environmental, social, and governance programs), including experience with ownership of ISO management systems (ISO 14001 or similar)

Experience working with Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Software (SimaPro)

Excellent written and oral skills

Willingness to travel up to 20% plus, including international travel

Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite are a plus

Highly motivated, self-directed, organized, and customer service oriented

Strong organization, planning, and project management skills

Compensation 

Competitive Market Salary plus bonus 

EEOC/Accommodations/Drug Screen/Background Check 

HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

  • Employment offers are contingent upon an E-Verify check and the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check **

Source: HexArmor careers (Greenhouse)

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