Senior Sustainability & Energy Leader – Manufacturing

Nestlé Purina North America; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Senior Environmental & Energy Specialist to lead and drive environmental sustainability initiatives across Purina facilities. You will plan, support, and report on activities aligned with sustainability goals, focusing on air, water, wastewater, waste, CO2, and energy conservation.

The role emphasizes reducing environmental impacts of facility operations and requires collaboration with operations, engineering, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with environmental compliance.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; Waste Water or Drinking Water license or willingness to acquire license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance through permits, hazardous waste programs, and regulatory adherence.
• Direct supervision of hourly employees, including boiler operators and wastewater treatment operators.
• Manage waste and energy budgets; lead reductions in energy, waste, and water usage.
• Assess factory capital projects for environmental/sustainability needs during design phases.
• Develop sustainability programs, onboarding, standards, and reporting aligned with directives and regulations.
• Ensure compliance and reliable operation of facility utilities and wastewater systems.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Facilities maintenance

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Senior Environmental & Energy Specialist to lead and drive environmental sustainability initiatives across Purina facilities. You will plan, support, and report on activities aligned with sustainability goals, focusing on air, water, wastewater, waste, CO2, and energy conservation.

The role emphasizes reducing environmental impacts of facility operations and requires collaboration with operations, engineering, and compliance teams.