What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Sustainability Senior Manager position at Varsity Brands, LLC?
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
WORK TYPE : Remote
LOCATION DETAILS : Individual must reside in the United States of America
WORK HOURS : Fulltime - Exempt
PAY DETAILS : USD $99,500 - $120,000 base salary
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : Moderate travel is required, primarily to visit production facilities, suppliers, and external partners for sustainability audits and assessments. Some international travel may be required, with occasional overnight stays, depending on the location of production sites and supplier facilities.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Manager of Environmental Sustainability is responsible for developing and implementing sustainability initiatives across the company’s global operations. This role focuses on reducing the environmental impact of the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving innovation in sustainability practices. The Manager will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste, and promote sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Develop and implement sustainability strategies to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and sustainability certifications, both domestically and internationally.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including Product Development, Manufacturing, and Sourcing, to integrate sustainable practices into product design and production processes.
- Oversee waste reduction initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and water conservation efforts at production facilities.
- Lead efforts to increase the use of sustainable materials, such as recycled or biodegradable textiles, and promote circularity in product lifecycles.
- Establish and monitor key sustainability metrics (KPIs) to track progress and report on environmental performance.
- Manage sustainability audits and assessments of suppliers, ensuring adherence to the company’s sustainability standards and goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance environmental performance and reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
- Serve as the company’s point of contact for sustainability-related matters, representing the company at industry events and in discussions with external stakeholders.
- Educate and train internal teams on sustainability initiatives and best practices.
- Stay current with global environmental regulations, trends, and best practices, recommending changes to policies and practices as needed.
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure sustainability goals align with broader quality and compliance objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Education / Experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role is primarily sedentary (80%), with the majority of work being done remotely, including strategy development, data analysis, and virtual collaboration with internal teams and external partners. The remaining 20% involves on-site visits to production facilities for sustainability assessments and audits, which may include exposure to noise and fluctuating temperatures. Remote work requires access to a reliable home office setup, including standard office equipment such as a computer, phone, and video conferencing tools.
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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.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include :
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
Salary : $99,500 - $120,000
