Sustainability Manager

Company: East West Tea Company LLC
Location: Eugene
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

East West Tea is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to join our Sustainability team and enhance our sustainability culture while incorporating sustainability principles and practices into internal aspects of the company.

• Are you someone who is looking for an opportunity to join a values-driven company?
• Do you thrive in an environment where you get interact with people across multiple business functions?
• Do you have a passion for teaching, training, and inspiring others?The Sustainability Manager is responsible for managing, owning, and improving sustainability systems within our manufacturing facility while striving to enhance the sustainability experience of each employee within our organization. This role leads training, education, and engagement activities for sustainability across our employee base. Additionally, the Sustainability Manager is responsible for collaborating cross-functionally to enhance and manage systems within our manufacturing processes to optimize sustainability impact.WHO WE ARE:At East West Tea Company, We Exist to Inspire. Our mission is to be the best global wellbeing company enhancing the everyday life of humans through their experience with us. Our guiding principles, beliefs, and philosophies shape our identity. They are the essence of our culture and define how we do what we do.We honor our people. We are intentional with our products. We are authentic with our brands. We Do Good. We are committed to sustaining our planet.OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU:
  • We offer competitive compensation, including a generous annual bonus.
  • We have exceptional wellbeing-focused benefits including health, dental, vision and alternative care, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid time off, company picnics, social activities, and a surprise every so often!
  • We are located in Eugene, Oregon with a work from home option that provides the opportunity to work outside the office up to two days per week.
  • As a certified B Corp, we're a company that lives our values every day.
  • We work in a LEED certified facility which prioritizes the planet in our daily operations and optimizes our employee experience while at work.
  • We prioritize sustainability as a business by embedding it into our values, our strategic priorities, our decision-making, and our resource allocations.
  • Our Nourish Market provides employees subsidized healthy lunch and snack options.
  • We have employees that are committed to "Doing Good" in our community and around the world.
  • We are a growing company with products that customers love.
  • We believe in investing in you and your growth and development.
  • We off an opportunity for occasional domestic and international travel.WHAT YOU'LL OWN:
    • Create and implement opportunities for energy and water efficiency in operations.
    • Manage renewable energy credits and develop pathways for on-site renewable energy adoption.
    • Responsible for EWTC Scope 1 and 2 emissions strategies as they relate to the facility.
    • Identify, evaluate, implement, and manage opportunities for facility waste reduction.
    • Manage and lead the employee Green Team and the US Facilities and Operations carbon working group.
    • Design and manage sustainability activities and events for employees and enhance our culture of sustainability throughout the company.
    • Design and facilitate sustainability related education and training for employees.
    • Identify and implement opportunities for improved sustainability practices across internal systems within the company, including but not limited to employee commuting, business travel and company events.
    • Design and maintain systems for tracking key sustainability metrics.
    • Cultivate and manage external sustainability related relationships within Eugene.
    • Support sustainability analytics requirements for carbon footprint measurements and recurring sustainability reporting requirements including Carbon Disclosure Project, customer-specific requirements, and certification requirements.WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED:
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience
      • Minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in lieu of degree
      • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
      • Experience integrating sustainability concepts into a workplace culture
      • Sustainability experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not requiredYOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT:
        • Responsible and a high degree of ownership
        • Effectively managing a multitude of work responsibilities
        • Solid work ethic, self-starter, and result-oriented
        • Can make things happen by turning thoughts into action
        • Effective in communication, both written and verbalPlease apply directly to our Career Center and include a cover letter.

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