Corporate Sustainability Senior Manager

• Duration : Estimated to end 12/31/2024 - (Contract extension expected/internal hire possibilities)
• Location: Deerfield, Illinois - (Remote okay, but hybrid would be ideal in Deerfield once a week)

Key focus:

• Support/coordination of our CDP response
• Support double materiality assessment (DMA) execution
• Function as a liaison with the MPT business segment on sustainability projects, customer inquiries, and tenders
• Support recasting of our 2030 corporate responsibility goals
• Supporting development of SBTi (Science Based Target Initiative) strategy

Purpose of the position

The Role is focused on providing sustainability support globally for a designated business segment and managing new and emerging Corporate Responsibility/Sustainability external stakeholder needs for that segment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and quantify benefits of sustainability projects.
• Work in partnership with the segment in identifying projects to promote the environmental attributes of company's operations, products, and services, and seek to provide a competitive advantage.
• Develop materials to communicate progress on sustainability in conjunction with relevant business, communications, and legal partners.
• Provide segment representation on a matrixed program of activity to deliver information on all relevant governance, customer, and legislative requirements in order to generate business value (i.e. respond to RFPs/tenders), and maintain compliance with relevant sustainability requirements
• Promote understanding of sustainability initiatives and encourage integration and ownership across all areas and functions of the businesses.
• Work to pull sustainability issues into EHS&S and other functions into management system approaches as needed, and support existing certification efforts (e.g., ISO14001, SGE21)
• Support, participate in, and lead as appropriate CR/ sustainability or business initiatives that align with the company strategy as defined by the Corporate Responsibility Council.
• Work with other Corporate EHS&S team members to develop material for internal and external stakeholders on CR/sustainability issues, including but not limited to:

o Material or examples for annual CR report

o preparation of email/ intranet/ internet communications

o developing legally or customer required statements of performance

o supporting award or external recognition applications

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Primary (First) degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, or other area related to Environment, Health and Safety
• Must be able to drive
• Willing to undertake up to 20% regional travel and occasional global travel

Must have Experience

• Experience (7 yrs) in Sustainability/ Corporate Responsibility
• A Background in environmental or sustainability management/engineering
• At least 5 years of experience within medical devices or pharma industry or similar
• Have experience working at a Management level.
• Must be able to lead and shape action via influence at all levels, providing direction to Senior Managers, Directors and VP’s as, well as other EHS professionals.

Desirable Experience

• Master’s degree desired
• Knowledge of EU policy and legislation in the environmental and product stewardship areas, and an understanding of the EU decision making processes.
• Qualified EMS auditor and/or experience in conducting environmental audits including CSR supplier audits
• Experience of other areas of EHS – NEBOSH, Dip Occ Hygiene or other H&S qualifications an advantage

Work Authorization:

• Must be able to work in the United States with current employment authorization documents.

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Deas172@kellyservices.com

*** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)**

In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Year-end bonus program
• Recognition and incentive programs
• Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center