Director, Sustainability

The Coca-Cola Company

Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

  • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Additional Locations: Nairobi, KE; Casablanca, MA; Lagos, NG
  • Job ID: R-112525
  • Job Type: Full time
  • Relocation: None
  • Post Date: October 16, 2024

Position Overview:

At Coca-Cola, we are driven by our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth. We believe in creating a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve. As the Sustainability Director, you will play a key role in advancing our mission to drive sustainable practices and innovation throughout the organization.

What You’ll Do for Us 

  • Ensure implementation of World Without Waste, Water and Decarbonization strategy.
  • Direct impact and influence over the development of the most optimum sustainability strategy and implementation plan in line with the global sustainability strategy and The Coca-Cola Company’s (TCCS) sustainability commitments.
  • Influence over the AOU (Africa Operating Unit) operational sustainability OPEX/CAPEX decisions and lead an organization of AOU sustainability thought leaders covering the functional areas of packaging, climate/carbon, water, waste management, circular economy, and operational sustainability strategies.
  • Accountable for achieving goals focused on short-term (1 year), mid-term (2-3 years) of the AOU Sustainability Strategy and defining the governance and tracking progress.
  • WWW (World without Waste), Water and Decarbonization Strategy Implementation:
  • Accelerated implementation of the AOU WWW, Water and Decarbonization Sustainability Strategy within the global sustainability commitments.
  • Influence the global and regional sustainability agendas and investments in collaboration with PACS (Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability) and other technical functions.
  • Ensure all licenses to operate, KORE sustainability requirements and AOU governance are in place in line with the global governance framework requirements
  • Ensure that effective reporting for environmental metrics is conducted, and that appropriate controls are in place
  • Drive organizational alignment on operational sustainability across OUs, bottling partners, and corporate QSE (quality, safety and environment)
  • Contribute actively to the Global Environmental Council and champion KO System sustainability and overall QSE Culture and Strategies.
  • Drive external engagement and benchmarking, ensuring leadership presence in industry associations
  • Execute the operating unit’s Technical Innovation & Supply Chain Sustainability strategy on water replenish and CO2 footprint reduction.
  • Ensure governance and controls to monitor internal and external trends.
    Determine OU water risk management framework and priorities, and work with business to drive water risk assessments.
  • Implement OU Science Based Targets (SBT) and action plans.
  • Shape water replenish investment plans, including complex analyses of cost, infrastructure developments, and strategic partnerships.
  • Connect strategically with external and internal networks and stakeholders to drive performance and benchmarking efforts.
  • Develop and continuously improve performance models and systems to track risks and global mitigation plans.
  • Ensure the development of QSE talent and place key people in significant operational sustainability positions.

Qualification & Requirements 

  • Degree in engineering or environmental science.
  • Experience with Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative and reporting frameworks.
  • Experience in environmental audit and assurance
  • Experience in creating, implementing, and monitoring sustainability reporting procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Proven successful track record in leading large-scale transformation programs, change management, and diverse teams with technical/QSE operations experience.
  • End-to-End Operational sustainability leadership in water, carbon/climate and packaging technologies, circular economy, Science Based Targets.
  • Franchise and functional leadership, broad strategy development, and influencing within an OU and globally.
  • Risk management, mitigation, and communication.
  • System economics, value chain, and supply chain finance.
  • Exceptional ability to translate scientific and technological concepts to relevant business insights and growth opportunities.
  • Exceptional skills in data analytics and data interpretation.
    Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data and develop effective strategies.
  • Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
  • Engineering and operational experience, especially in the areas of water, wastewater compliance and energy management.

Skills:

Collaborative Leadership; Mechanical Engineering; Process Control; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Supply Chain Processes; Computer-Aided Design (CAD); Risk Assessments; Process Engineering; Microsoft Office; Communication; Statistical Process Control (SPC); Quality Engineering; Data Compilation; Manufacturing Analytics; Lean Six Sigma (LSS); Production Processes

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.


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