Manager of Resource Conservation and Sustainability

About This Role

This role will support Newell Brands' operational sustainability and resource conservation strategies within the Global Supply Chain Operations Team. The manager will identify efficiency improvements in manufacturing and distribution, align with corporate sustainability targets, and assist in defining global standards and best practices for sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain engineering, automation, and reliability teams to identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing and distribution impacts globally
• Assist with the development and implementation of operations standards and processes to collect data and track progress towards corporate and Global Supply Chain goals
• Participate in a global supply chain community of practice to identify resource conservation projects and best practices
• Develop as the operational subject matter expert providing guidance and prioritization of programs aligning with Newell’s sustainability targets and Carbon Neutral future
• Gather and report on sustainability industry initiatives, trends, and regulations
• Research best practices and sharing of regulatory updates that impact sustainability and environmental performance
• Conduct assessments to benchmark Newell’s Global Supply Chain sustainability programs against industry standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in operational sustainability or similar role
• Extensive experience supporting projects to reduce manufacturing impacts resulting from owned operations across complex supply chains
• Excellent grasp of sustainability concepts and emerging trends
• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and brief senior leadership
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office suite applications
• In-depth knowledge and experience using key performance indicator tracking tools for resource usage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in operational sustainability or similar role in the consumer hard goods industry or consulting firm

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience with evaluation and execution of on-site energy efficiency, compressed air, renewable energy, waste diversion and water conservation projects

Skills

* Required skills