Sustainability Program Manager

Carolina Components Group • Full-time • Durham, North Carolina • 3d ago

Title: Sustainability Program Manager

Job Type: Full time

Location: Durham, NC 27703

Summary: The Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for leading and expanding CCG’s sustainability initiatives across operations, suppliers, products, and customer engagement. This position drives ESG programs, sustainability certifications, customer sustainability support, supplier engagement, and cross-functional sustainability strategy.
This position works closely with leadership, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and strategic partners to support programs involving ESG reporting, Scope 3 initiatives, ISCC+ supply chain programs, EcoVadis, sustainability documentation, and environmentally responsible product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sustainability & ESG Program Management

Lead CCG’s sustainability roadmap and ESG program execution
Support sustainability initiatives aligned with customer, supplier, and corporate objectives
Coordinate sustainability metrics, reporting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with development of sustainability goals tied to operations, sourcing, packaging, and product strategy

Certifications & Compliance

Manage sustainability-related certifications and frameworks including:
- EcoVadis
- SBTi
- ISCC
Coordinate audits, documentation collection, corrective actions, and annual renewals
Maintain supplier sustainability records and supporting documentation

Customer Sustainability Support

Support customer ESG surveys, sustainability questionnaires, and supplier qualification requests
Develop sustainability declarations, material statements, and supporting documentation packages
Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams on sustainability messaging and customer-facing materials
Support sustainability-related customer meetings and strategic initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with engineering, sourcing, quality, operations, and product management teams
Support sustainable material selection initiatives and lower-carbon product strategies
Assist in evaluating supplier sustainability performance and improvement opportunities
Help implement scalable sustainability systems and internal processes

Industry & Market Awareness

Monitor sustainability trends within bioprocessing, single-use systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing
Track evolving customer requirements related to Scope 3 emissions, material traceability, circularity, and sustainable sourcing

Desired Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
3+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, compliance, quality systems, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
Experience supporting sustainability frameworks or certifications preferred
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise:

Supplier sustainability programs
ESG reporting systems
Life cycle assessment (LCA) or product carbon footprint (PCF) exposure
Sustainable materials or mass balance programs
ISO-based management systems
Bioprocessing or single-use technologies

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment and throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.