What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Program Manager position at Suddath?
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At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100 year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.
What We Offer!
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
- Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
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General position summary:
The Sustainability Program Manager will oversee and implement strategies to reduce waste and promote sustainability in our Workplace operations. This role is critical in ensuring that we meet our environmental targets, comply with regulations, and enhance our reputation as a green moving company.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage programs to recycle and repurpose materials, ensuring maximum diversion from landfills.
- Develop and implement comprehensive waste reduction plans to encourage client accounts to be willing to fund ways to minimize landfill contributions from commercial moving activities.
- Collaborate with recycling facilities, charitable organizations, and other partners to ensure effective waste management solutions.
- Work parallel with project teams to vet beneficiaries, obtain client approvals of local charities and proposed disposition plans.
- Schedule inventories and decommissions with operations to verify proper data is collected for offering furniture on Suddath Storefront and removed in a timely manner.
- Conduct training sessions for staff to promote waste reduction practices and educate them on the importance of sustainability.
- Track, analyze, and report on waste metrics and sustainability performance, providing insights to improve processes.
- Ensure all waste management practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Work with clients to develop customized waste reduction plans and provide guidance on sustainable moving practices.
Job Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of waste reduction strategies, recycling processes, and relevant regulations.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication, and analytical skills.
- Established customer service and presentation skills
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in waste management, sustainability, or related roles.
- Certifications in waste management or sustainability (e.g., LEED, SWANA) are a plus.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Operations:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting/billing, HRIS (Human Resources Information System), timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties.
Planning/Organization:
- Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize as situations and needs change throughout the workday
- Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work
Working Conditions:
- Cubicle working environment
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Activity:
- Stand - Under 1/3 Time
- Walk - Under 1/3 Time
- Sit – Over 2/3 Time
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
- Reach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 Time
- Climb or balance – None
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time
- Talk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 time
- Taste or smell – None
- Other - None
Physical Activity Level:
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
Manual Dexterity:
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
Special Vision Requirements:
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.
The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
