Senior Sustainability Manager

Essity; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability initiatives within their product organization. This role involves defining and implementing sustainability strategies, developing roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with certifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainability management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Join a team committed to making impactful innovations that contribute to a healthier and safer world. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive sustainability in a global context and make a meaningful difference.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in sustainability roles, with leadership experience.
• Experience in product management and sustainability certifications.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement sustainability strategy for the product organization.
• Coordinate sustainability certifications and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Sustainability Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ISO 14001

LCA

GHG Reporting

GRI

CSRD

Jobbeschreibung

Essity – a leading global hygiene and health company and the home of brands like Tork, Libero, TENA, Libresse, Sorbact, and JOBST, is offering an exciting opportunity for professionals to contribute with their expertise, energy, and creativity.

We are hiring a Senior Sustainability Manager within the Professional Hygiene Business Unit, which operates in North America and Europe under the Tork brand. Tork is the leading global professional hygiene brand, offering products and solutions to a wide range of customers, including restaurants, healthcare facilities, offices, schools, and industries. Our product portfolio includes dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, and intelligent washroom systems. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design, and sustainability, Tork has become a global market leader.

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About the role

As a Senior Sustainability Manager, you will lead key sustainability activities within the product organization and manage a dedicated team of two professionals. Your responsibilities include defining and implementing the BU Product sustainability strategy aligned with Essity's targets, creating and executing roadmaps and 5-year plans, and ensuring a sustainable product assortment. You will also oversee certification strategies and coordinate activities to secure compliance (e.g., eco labelling, FSC certifications).

You will report to the Product Management Director Assortment & Packaging and be part of the Product Management team. The role requires periodic travel (up to 20% per year).

What You Will Do

• Define the sustainability strategy for the product organization in alignment with the overall product strategy.
• Develop sustainability roadmaps and contribute to category roadmaps.
• Set and monitor sustainability KPIs in line with company targets.
• Facilitate key sustainability initiatives linked to product roadmaps and compliance.
• Coordinate sustainability certifications and ensure compliance.
• Drive the sustainability agenda within the product team and forums.
• Build competence and guide product management teams on sustainability tasks.
• Support communication and development of sustainability claims.
• Engage with customers on product sustainability aspects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for alignment.
• Lead or participate in sustainability projects.

Who You Are

You are a good communicator, customer-driven, and thrive in an international environment. You are self-motivated, capable of challenging yourself, and eager to develop in new areas.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 5 years of experience in sustainability roles; product management experience is a plus.
• Leadership experience.
• Relevant business understanding, preferably B2B.
• Project management skills and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Experience with sustainability management, certifications, and reporting (e.g., LCA, GHG, GRI, CSRD) is a plus.
• Knowledge of management systems like ISO 14001 and product sustainability certifications is a plus.

Application

If interested, please submit your application in English via our career site. We conduct ongoing interviews, and background checks may be performed. Due to data protection, applications via email are not accepted.

Join us in improving lives every day. Working at Essity is more than a career; it’s an opportunity to make the world healthier, more hygienic, and safer through impactful innovations and sustainable solutions.