Sustainability Manager

Location: Liberia, Guanacaste CR

Job ID: R-99901

% of Travel: 00% – 25%

Job Type: Full time

Relocation: No

Post Date: February 20, 2024

As a key member of the QSE Team, the Sustainability Manager will drive the site sustainability and environment strategy with the plant leaders and key focus areas to improve sustainability performance, have the right priorities, expertise and initiatives to achieve CPS sustainability vision as well as ensure compliance to regulatory and TCCC requirements. This will include the implementation of needed processes, programs, metrics, and technologies to deliver performance results.

Coordinate and implement the Environmental programs in compliance with regulations and corporate requirements. Provides advice, guidance and management on all matters relating to environment.

This leader will benchmark internally and externally, leverage best-in-class systems and processes for system integration, collaborate across functions, be result oriented, be a self-starter and creative, have constructive curiosity, and will bring innovative solutions to the table, knowing that “one size does not fit all.” Should be proficient in influencing and driving change through engagement with all levels of the organization.

What You’ll Do for Us:
 

• Continuously improve the site environmental management system to satisfy ISO 14001 standard, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), National certifications (Blue Flag) and ISO 50001:
  • Review and update frequently risk assessment
  • Assure regulatory and KORE compliance assessment and drive robust                                                                                                                   action plans
  • Develop annual sustainability program in collaboration with other plant functions, track its roll out as planned
  • Support robust change management program
  • Lead and/or deliver general training to new associates, contractors and/or temporary personnel and technical trainings to assure capabilities are developed within the organization.
  • Measure site environmental performance and ensure appropriate reporting to leadership aligned with ESG reporting requirements. Analyze trends and use them to drive relevant strategies and for predictive analysis. Ensure sustainability data are reported accurately and timely.
  • Perform internal audit program to keep improving the system and ensure site audit readiness for ISO, GAO audits, legal compliance.
• Ensure appropriate site preparedness to respond to any environmental issue. Investigate any situation and ensure appropriate action plan is implemented to learn and improve.
• Drive sustainable management of resources aligned with CPS 2030 strategy, including energy, water and packaging in alignment with our TCCC World Without Waste vision:

• Build a roadmap for water management based on project pipeline and associated CAPEX plan for water reduction, replenish project to drive water regeneration and meeting AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) principles.
• Lead strategy to drive decarbonization of our supply chain to reduce energy usage of the site; develop renewable strategy to move to green energy and support efforts in decarbonization of scope 3 emissions related to transport, packaging and ingredients.

• Actively contribute, provide subject matter expertise to global Environment Network to develop and implement local and global policies and CPS guidelines related to environment.
• Provide engineering design and maintenance input and support for all facility process to ensure that they are sustainable by design.
• Maintain open communication and relationships within all level of the organization including other CPS location sustainability colleagues, CPS QSE Leadership Team, external government agencies and key stakeholders (maintenance, engineering, operations, procurement, transport and logistic teams, packaging expert and local suppliers
• Ensure proper management of waste including wastewater compliance, hazardous waste management, and waste recovery.
• Ensure proper budget management and execution
• Handles legal conformity regarding environmental regulations, the generation of WWTP reports, management of hazardous materials, SDS, and the destruction of materials.
• Leads the appropriate RCA and ensures continuous improvement in all environmental-related plans. Enforces strict compliance with QN tasks.
• Participates actively in the Brigade team
• Manages the WWTP.
• Act as an Environmental regent if required
• Internal Audits
• Others related tasks

Qualifications & Requirements:

Functional Skills:

• Functional Expertise

ISO 14001, PAS2060, Water Stewardship program (AWS standard), regulations, Environmental KORE requirements, Green House Gas protocol, SBT, carbon footprint, water stewardship, engineering design, renewable energy technologies, packaging design, waste management, internal audit skills, problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking…

• Management Expertise

Strong experience in technical team role collaborating and managing teamwork, good communication and presentation skills for all personnel levels. Ability to interact with cultural differences in global regions.

Education requirements and related work experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, in Environment or relevant technical area,
• 7+ years in Environment/sustainability experience, with a preference in managing teams.
• Outstanding communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Project management knowledge and experience.

What We Can Do For You:

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.