NA Sustainability Lead

Auria; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in automotive solutions is seeking a NA Sustainability Lead to guide sustainability compliance and initiatives. This role involves overseeing audits, leading sustainability standards implementation, and engaging with various stakeholders to enhance environmental performance. Candidates should possess advanced degrees and extensive experience in sustainability within manufacturing environments. Join a dynamic team committed to innovative solutions and sustainable practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan

Fertility Benefits

Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement matching contributions

Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Min. 10 years of experience in sustainability and environmental auditing.
• Chartered Engineer/Environmentalist with Lead Auditor certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal sustainability audits across North America manufacturing plants.
• Drive implementation of sustainability standards including ISO certifications.
• Mentor and coach junior staff within the NA sustainability team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MSc/PhD in Environmental Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

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Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic, and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for NA Sustainability Lead to join our team!

Responsibilities Overview

Principle Accountabilities:

1. Provide expert guidance on sustainability compliance, assurance frameworks, and global regulatory requirements.
2. Lead internal sustainability audits and data verification initiatives across North America manufacturing plants.
3. Drive implementation of sustainability standards including ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and energy/emissions certification schemes.
4. Support development and validation of plant-level CO₂ reduction programs in alignment with global Scope 1 & 2 targets.
5. Oversee internal sustainability data quality reviews in collaboration with corporate reporting and operations teams.
6. Serve as technical lead on emissions tracking, SEC climate disclosures, CSRD alignment, and site-level environmental permitting where applicable.
7. Provide strategic input on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) issues that intersect with sustainability goals, including audits, training, and risk mitigation strategies.
8. Represent the North America region in global assurance-related initiatives, including EcoVadis assessments and annual reporting.
9. Develop and maintain technical toolkits for site audits, regulatory monitoring, and compliance tracking.
10. Mentor and coach junior staff within the NA sustainability team, fostering a culture of integrity, compliance, and continual improvement.

Strategic Sustainability Assurance:

1. Act as North America’s internal lead for sustainability and environmental assurance processes.
2. Lead development and rollout of internal sustainability standards and guidelines.
3. Coordinate assurance and verification with third-party auditors, including preparation for sustainability ratings such as EcoVadis.

Regulatory & Technical Leadership:

1. Serve as Subject Matter Expert on emissions, energy management systems, and legal compliance across U.S. and international frameworks.
2. Support technical reviews of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), recycled content claims, and HSE-related compliance where applicable.
3. Engage in continuous benchmarking of U.S. regulatory updates and emerging compliance risks, including GRI and CSRD readiness.

Engagement & Influence:

1. Provide briefings and updates to the EVP North America and regional leadership on sustainability compliance progress.
2. Partner with sales and engineering to respond to customer sustainability assessments, audits, and SAQs.
3. Represent North America in customer dialogues related to assurance, audits, and regulatory alignment.

Miscellaneous topics:

1. Support overarching global sustainability strategy activities.
2. Be a part of the global sustainability leadership team.
3. Engage in individual learning on sustainability topics.
4. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Sustainability.
2. Min.10 years of experience across sustainability, environmental auditing, and manufacturing industries.
3. Chartered Engineer/Environmentalist with Lead Auditor certifications in ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, and ESOS.
4. Awareness of Customer Specific Requirements.
5. Awareness of IATF-16949 (ISO 9001).
6. Awareness of ISO 14001 (Environmental), OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety).
7. TISAX (information security).

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

1. Strong understanding of HSE systems, programs, and standards in a manufacturing environment.
2. Deep expertise in GRI, CSRD, SEC climate disclosure preparation, and U.S.-based emissions or sustainability reporting.
3. Strong leadership experience in complex matrix organizations across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and heavy industry.
4. Exceptional communication skills and ability to drive cross-functional collaboration between engineering, EHS, HR, and operations.
5. Familiarity with automotive sustainability frameworks is a plus.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

1. An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
2. Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options.
3. Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees.
4. Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education.
5. Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.
6. Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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