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Rand Whitney Container Agrand MA - Worcester, MA

Full Time

Bachelor's

Day

Administrative/Clerical

Description

SUMMARY

As Sustainability Project Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the development of sustainability across Rand-Whitney from the ground up. This role will work closely with our Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to drive the evolution and implementation of Rand Whitney’s sustainability approach. The position will also work cross-functionally with members of Rand Whitney’s Sustainability Council and other relevant subject matter experts to define roadmaps and execute on key initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with sustainability subject matter expertise, who is highly collaborative and possesses strong project management, communications and analytical skills. The Sustainability Project Manager can work with minimal oversight, is a continuous learner and is able to see the big picture, while focusing on the details. This role will support the planning, monitoring and management of internal projects and roadmaps to help us achieve our goal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support all aspects of sustainability programs by developing core processes for project prioritization, execution and tracking.
Manage sustainability initiatives by utilizing project management tools to plan and execute projects working with internal teams.
Plan and manage the Sustainability Council meetings and related materials.
Prepare drafts of briefing materials and communications to support programmatic needs.
Convene and manage subgroups that coordinate facilities and operations teams on specific topic areas by clearly articulating goals, progress, and outcomes of sustainability initiatives.
Support implementation of environmental management system, and other certification schemes as needed.
Collect, organize, and analyze sustainability data for internal and external distribution.
Support the development of our greenhouse gas inventory, working in collaboration with consultants.
Manage CDP and EcoVadis sustainability assessments.
Influence and manage continuous improvement of project /program, processes and initiatives.
Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or sustainability sciences, environmental management, engineering, or business
3-5 years of professional experience or master’s degree in a related field of work or (e.g., sustainability, environmental management, etc.)
Passion for driving sustainability achievements
Strong project management skills with the ability to structure and advance multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
Ability to conduct research and analysis on various topics and produce reliable metrics and data
High degree of flexibility, adaptability, and general ability to work within in a constantly changing environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Understanding of sustainability principles, issues and the methods with which sustainability can be integrated into business operations preferred
Advanced knowledge of environmental management systems (EMS) ISO 14001 preferred
Ability to influence others to achieve results
Ability to think critically and solve problems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

walk, use a computer and other office equipment.

Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb.
Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell.
Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily located in an office setting with some work in a production environment
The noise level in the production environment is usually loud (80+dB).
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver’s license

OTHER DUTIES

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability

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