Sustainability Manager

Company: Shurtape Technologies, LLC
Location: Hickory
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER At Shurtape, we make relentlessly reliable tape for those with the highest, most exacting standards. We make tape for the professional, the craftsman. From painting and packaging to HVAC and transportation, we make tape for virtually every industry. We believe the only job worth doing is a job well done. Shurtape offers a full portfolio of pressure sensitive tapes designed to deliver exceptional performance and superior results. We design, develop, and craft our tape to one simple standard. Yours. We know you demand attention to every detail. We know you strive to do the next job better than the last. We know you won't settle for anything less than exact. It's what has guided and inspired us every day since 1955.
FOR WHOM ARE WE LOOKING: The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for guiding and supporting various functions within Environmental Safety and Product Compliance division of Shurtape. They be responsible for a variety of projects that shape the organization's objectives around climate impact reduction and customer compliance reporting.The Sustainability Manager is a "high visibility" position with exposure to key Shurtape leadership, the Board of Directors, and direct engagement with Shurtape's most valued global customers in the retail and consumer goods.We are seeking a humble, hardworking, motivated individual who aspires to establish and grow a career with Shurtape. This position offers a tremendous amount of runway for promotion potential and managerial opportunities in the future.The core competencies necessary for success as the Sustainability Manager Honesty & Integrity, Customer Service-mindset, Strategic Thinking, Influence, Negotiation skills, Written Communication, Conflict Management, and Leadership.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Sustainability Manager provides strategic and tactical leadership support in three main areas: Sustainability, Product Stewardship and Ethical Sourcing through engagement of internal and external stakeholders ranging from organizational/departmental leadership, facility employees, customers, and supply chain.This position systematically compiles data, establishes KPIs, establishes and develops internal/external stakeholder reporting, develops internally focused communications/training, implements/owns EMIS, coordinates/aligns programmatic integration across the enterprise, facilitates Sustainability Steering Committee, identifies risks, and implements practices for assurance of regulatory compliance.Strategically leads the development & communication of anticipated Regulatory/Best Practice standards, resource requirements, and recommended enterprise responses.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSustainability: Be on the "cutting edge" of global sustainability trends/certifications to recognize risks and opportunities yielding a strategic visionProduct Compliance: Shape the narrative! Partner & collaborate with our R&D and Sourcing teams to identify & qualify raw materials resulting in finished products compliant with global product regulatory standards.Ethical Sourcing: Ensure human rights by identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks and opportunities associated with Global Ethical Sourcing requirements including end-to-end supplier due diligence process and impact of site, supplier, transportation changes
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field. Master's Degree Preferred
• Professional Certification in Product Stewardship, Sustainability, Environmental or Ethical Sourcing preferredSkills
  • Strong Computer skills in MS Word & Excel; ability to create advanced spreadsheets
  • Database development and use of BI tools preferred
  • Familiarity with Ethical Trading Platforms
  • Strong organization & project management skillsAbilities
    • Working knowledge of ERP systems required, SAP is preferred
    • Proven strength in Leadership, Management and Relationship/Team building skillsExperience
      • 7 or more years' experience or related experience in the fields of Sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety, Product Stewardship, or related Scientific field is required.
      • Preferred experience in consumer products industry
      • Working Knowledge of Environmental Management Information Systems (EMIS)
      • Consumer Product and International Regulatory experience preferred
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        WHO WE AREShurtape Technologies is one of the leading manufacturer and marketers of adhesive tape products that serve the residential, commercial, and home office consumer. With facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, and China, we serve numerous markets.We cater to residential DIY, home products, commercial, residential, and construction consumer. Our creative branding also targets HVAC, professional paint, automotive, marine, aerospace, arts & entertainment, graphic arts, sound control, medical, and retail.In addition to specialty adhesive solutions, we offer products under recognizable brand names such as DuckTape -, FrogTape -, Painter's Mate -, Shurtape -, T-Rex -, and Kip -. Check Us out at: www.shurtape.com, www.shurtapetech.com, www.duckbrand.com, www.frogtape.com, and www.trextape.com Shurtape Technologies LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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