Sustainability Manager

Company: GloryBee
Location: Eugene
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Sustainability Manager + Jobs+ Login+ Executive + Eugene, OR, USA + Salary DOE + Benefits + Salary + Full Time Full benefits + 401(k) Email Me Similar Jobs Email Me This Job Who We Are: GloryBee started in 1975 with a dream of providing natural, healthy ingredients for the people of our community. Now in our second generation of leadership, our family-owned and operated business strives to be the preferred partner of True Source certified honey and other high-quality natural and organic ingredients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, while using our business as a force for good. We seek team members who have an affinity for natural ingredients, healthy living and genuine relationships. Our culture is very community oriented ; we are sustainable, we are stewards of the land and of the people, and we are committed to paving a way to a profitable future. Our vision is a healthy world where bees and people thrive. We have over 120 employees in our Eugene, Oregon headquarters and manufacturing facility. Won't you join us? Your Contributions to the Team: Are you committed to your values and take pride in being respected for your work ethic? Do you enjoy exploring causes and finding simplicity in the midst of complexity? If you answered "yes," and want to explore a career with the premier West Coast honey packer, GloryBee needs you! As a Sustainability Manager, you will provide leadership in the development and maintenance of a robust Sustainability Program and corporate strategy at GloryBee. The ideal candidate will be an innovative visionary, a change champion, and a cheerleader for sustainability, using effective communication and management to gain company-wide buy-in and support while developing an Environmental Management System from existing sustainability policies and initiatives, integrating sustainability practices throughout all facets of the business, and managing the company's public facing reporting and disclosures. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, the Sustainability Manger will drive continuous improvement in GloryBee's social and environmental impact strategy. Keeping informed of challenges and opportunities specific to the food industry will also be key to your success. Typical duties for this full-time salaried role may include: + Develops and maintains Environmental Management System to measure and monitor GloryBee's social and environmental impacts + Manages tracking of company-wide sustainability metrics and recommends targets, including annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories and all data required for B Corp certification + Oversees internal and external communications, compiles annual sustainability report and related disclosure materials, and serves as point of contact for vendors and customers requiring sustainability information + Works with Executive and Management teams to integrate sustainability principles into short and long-term operational improvements; interfaces with marketing team on communication materials related to sustainability + Reports on sustainability measures internally to GloryBee staff; develops department-appropriate trainings + Establishes professional relationships and strategic partnerships with suppliers and like-minded customers; acts as liaison to communicate initiatives partners, customers, trade associations, and the local community + Represents the company to government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), trade associations, and all public facing reporting and disclosures + Serves as the hub for insights on industry standards, best practices, and regulatory trends What We Are Looking For: + Bachelor's Degree in related field required; Master's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or other applicable science preferred + Minimum of 5 years' experience developing and managing sustainability programs is required; Environmental Management System (EMS) development, implementation and/or management is preferred but not required + Working knowledge of B Corp certification, Global Reporting Initiative, Science Based Targets, Zero Waste, Net Zero, Climate Neutral, and/or Climate Pledge is strongly preferred + Highly resourceful thinker with the ability to summarize complex issues, identify opportunities or next steps with limited guidance, and add value through creative input + Demonstrated evidence of strategic, pragmatic, and analytical approaches to problems + Demonstrated ability to manage diverse projects, work collaboratively, and work independently + Excellent technical and organizational skills + Strong professional writing and communication skills + Food industry experience is preferred, but not required; a passion for natural foods is essential, as well as an aptitude for leading within a dynamic company and industry Why You Should Join GloryBee: + Dynamic, forward thinking company that is passionate about healthy living, sustainability and quality, natural ingredients and products + Rewards and recognition for superior performance + Collaborative environment fostering teamwork and accountability + Opportunity to work for a company that positively impacts people's lives + Exceptional benefits program including medical, dental and vision + You will be embraced by company culture that is very much that of a community and acquire 120+ new team members + Visit our website to learn more https://glorybee.com/careers We are tobacco and drug free (to include marijuana) at GloryBee.

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