Energy & Sustainability Manager

The Coca-Cola Company; Ballina; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Ireland seeks an Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead the site's sustainability and environmental strategy in partnership with plant leadership. The role focuses on driving measurable improvements, setting clear priorities, applying technical expertise, and implementing high-impact initiatives aligned with the organisation's sustainability vision.

Responsibilities include developing energy and sustainability programs that meet regulatory obligations, maintaining ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field (engineering/science).
• Proven experience in energy and environmental management.
• Results-driven, proactive and resilient in fast-paced industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the site's sustainability and environmental strategy with plant leadership.
• Design, coordinate and implement environmental/sustainability programs meeting regulatory obligations and company policies.
• Advise on energy/environmental matters, guiding corrective action and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain ISO 14001, ISO 50001, AWS and related standards compliance.
• Review risk assessments and drive action plans to address risks and opportunities.
• Develop annual sustainability program with cross-functional teams; monitor progress.
• Deliver energy/water/waste metrics reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead decarbonization initiatives including renewable energy adoption and scope 3 reductions.
• Lead investigations of environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training on environmental topics and build capabilities across the organization.
• Support water management roadmap, CAPEX planning, and water-reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate with global Environment Network to influence local/global sustainability guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's /Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering/Management

Job description

As a key member of the Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) Team, the Energy & Sustainability Manager will lead the development and execution of the site's sustainability and environmental strategy in partnership with plant leadership. This exciting role will focus on driving measurable improvements in sustainability performance by setting clear priorities, applying technical expertise, and implementing high-impact initiatives aligned with the organisation's sustainability vision. The Manager will ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and corporate sustainability standards, while integrating sustainability goals into operational decision-making.

Responsibilities include designing, coordinating and implementing environmental / sustainability programs that meet regulatory obligations and company policies. The successful candidate will serve as the primary advisor on energy / environmental matters, providing direction, guidance, and oversight to ensure operational excellence in energy and sustainability performance.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of the site's Environmental Management System to meet and maintain compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO14068 and Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standards.
• Review and update environmental risk assessments on a regular basis to proactively address risks and opportunities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate environmental standards (including KORE requirements) by conducting compliance assessments and driving robust corrective action plans.
• Develop and execute the annual sustainability program in collaboration with plant leadership and functional teams; monitor rollout progress against planned objectives.
• Support change management initiatives that embed sustainability practices into operational culture and processes.
• Deliver environmental training programs, including onboarding training for new associates, contractors, and temporary personnel, as well as targeted technical training to build capabilities within the organisation.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive energy and sustainability strategy across all site operations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on energy consumption, water use, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Identify and execute initiatives to reduce energy usage, improve efficiency, and lower operational costs.
• Previousexperience with energy audits, metering, monitoring and data analytics
• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy storage systems and micro-grid system.
• Ensure accurate and timely sustainability data reporting to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure site preparedness for potential environmental incidents; lead investigations, implement corrective action plans, and apply learnings to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver a water management roadmap, including project pipelines, CAPEX planning, water reduction initiatives, replenish projects, and strategies
• Lead decarbonization initiatives to achieve Zero Carbon Emissions including renewable energy adoption, efficiency improvements, and support for scope 3 emission reductions across transportation, packaging, and ingredient supply chains.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the global Environment Network, influencing local and global environmental policies and CPS sustainability guidelines.
• Oversee waste management programs, including wastewater compliance, hazardous waste handling, waste recovery, and recycling initiatives.

Education requirements & related work experience

• Bachelor's /Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as: Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering/Management
• Sustainability, Climate & Energy Management
• 7+ years in Environment/sustainability experience
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Results‑driven, proactive and resilient
• Comfortable operating in complex, fast‑paced industrial environments
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability
• Project management knowledge and experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.