What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Specialist position at PPG?
As a Sustainability Specialist you will help advance our sustainability initiatives, promote environmental stewardship, and lead internal and external communications efforts for the Qemetica silica business unit. This is a high collaborative position, working with most internal groups on a global basis, and interfacing externally with suppliers and customers when needed.
You will be located at PPG’s Qemetica Monroeville, PA plant OR Lake Charles, LA plant based on your location, reporting to the Global Strategic Market Manager. PPG Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Key Responsibilities
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About Us
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every Single Day At PPG
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
You will be located at PPG’s Qemetica Monroeville, PA plant OR Lake Charles, LA plant based on your location, reporting to the Global Strategic Market Manager. PPG Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Key Responsibilities
- Help develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Research developing regulations, industry trends, best practices, and sustainability solutions.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Commercial account planning and alignment to ensure up to date customer data.
- Analyze sustainability data and create reports to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal departments to foster a culture of sustainability.
- Work with Functional Leaders and the Learning and Development team, develop and deliver training programs for employees to promote sustainable practices
- Ensure compliance with a broad collection of sustainability related regulations and standards.
- Develop and implement product branding strategies to ensure consistent and impactful brand representation across all marketing channels.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5 years of experience relative to sustainability or corporate responsibility in a manufacturing setting.
- Familiarity with sustainability regulations and frameworks (CSRD, CBAM, LEED, ISO 14001, CDP, ECOVADIS, etc.).
- Proficiency in data analysis software and sustainability reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About Us
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every Single Day At PPG
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
