Corporate Sustainability Manager (USA)

Irving Consumer Products; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K match

Wellness reimbursements

Employee Family Assistant Programs

Product purchase program

Training & development opportunities

Growth opportunities within JDI group

Relocation cost (if applicable)

Job summary

Irving Consumer Products Limited is seeking an experienced sustainability leader to coordinate ESG data, reporting, and site-level implementation across multiple plants in the USA. You will drive compliance with certifications and regulatory requirements while partnering with operations, engineering, packaging, procurement, sales and marketing.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field, 8+ years of relevant experience, strong data

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental management, or regulatory compliance experience.
• 5+ years experience with sustainability programs, ESG/GHG reporting, SFI/FSC certifications, EPR, product stewardship, or customer sustainability requirements.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, project management and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; Power BI, reporting systems, or sustainability data platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, functions, and countries, with ~25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate sustainability programs, reporting, and site implementation.
• Manage ESG data collection, validation, analysis, and performance reporting.
• Administer SFI/FSC certifications, audits, and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate customer sustainability reporting, surveys, and product/packaging requirements.
• Manage EPR requirements and monitor sustainability-related regulatory developments.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Packaging, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to advance sustainability initiatives and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Cross-site collaboration

Travel 25%

Education

Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Sustainability data platforms

Reporting systems

Job description

Job Description

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance effective the 1st of the month following start date
• 401K 100% match at 5% 1st of the month following start date
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Employee Family Assistant Programs
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within the larger J. D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation cost (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate corporate sustainability programs, reporting, and site implementation.
• Manage ESG data collection, validation, analysis, and performance reporting.
• Administer SFI/FSC certifications, audits, and related compliance requirements.
• Coordinate customer sustainability reporting, surveys, and product/packaging requirements.
• Manage EPR requirements and monitor sustainability-related regulatory developments.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, Engineering, Packaging, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing to advance sustainability initiatives and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, environmental management, manufacturing, engineering, or regulatory compliance.
• 5+ Experience with sustainability programs, ESG/GHG reporting, SFI/FSC certifications, EPR, product stewardship, or customer sustainability requirements.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with Power BI, reporting systems, or sustainability data platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple sites, functions, and countries, with approximately 25% travel required.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Consumer Products, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. We also produce baby diapers under our Royale® brand as well as private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Consumer Products, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.