Sustainability & Compliance Manager

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. seeks a leadership role to drive its ESG program across operations, developing strategy aligned with SDGs and Net Zero goals. The role focuses on measuring environmental impact and leading energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing initiatives.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Operations, HR, and Marketing to embed sustainability into business, support ISO audits, and report ESG data to management and regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience developing sustainability strategies aligned with SDGs and Net Zero goals.
• Ability to measure and report ESG data and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with ISO9001 and ISO14001 audits and compliance.
• Experience engaging with suppliers, partners, and customers on sustainable practices.
• Self-starter with leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sustainability strategy aligned with corporate values and global sustainability goals (e.g., SDGs, Net Zero targets).
• Measure and report the organization’s environmental impact (energy, waste, water, carbon emissions, etc.).
• Identify and implement projects that improve energy efficiency, waste reduction, circular economy practices, and sustainable sourcing.
• Collaborate with internal departments to integrate sustainability into business operations and culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and maintain internal audit schedules for ISO standards.
• Monitor regulatory changes and manage ESG training and awareness programs.
• Prepare sustainability and compliance reports for management, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain ESG data to support certifications, audits, and disclosures (CDP, ECOVADIS).
• Support publication of the annual sustainability report and ensure transparency in communications.
• Engage with suppliers, partners, and customers to promote responsible practices and sustainable supply chains.
• Represent the company in sustainability networks, conferences, and industry groups.
• Identify ESG risks and drive continuous improvement to promote environmental stewardship.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ESG reporting tools

Job description

Sustainability Strategy & Implementation

• Develop and execute the company’s sustainability strategy aligned with corporate values and global sustainability goals (e.g., SDGs, Net Zero targets).
• Measure and report the organization’s environmental impact (energy, waste, water, carbon emissions, etc.).
• Identify and implement projects that improve energy efficiency, waste reduction, circular economy practices, and sustainable sourcing.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Procurement, Operations, HR, Marketing) to integrate sustainability into business operations and culture.

Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations (local, national, and international).
• Develop and maintain internal audit schedules relating to ISO9001 & ISO14001.
• Monitor changes in regulations, standards, and certifications (e.g., ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, REACH, RoHS, GHG Protocol).
• Coordinate training and awareness programs for employees relating to ESG and related topics.

Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare sustainability and compliance reports for management, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain accurate ESG data to support certifications, audits, and disclosures (e.g., CDP, ECOVADIS & Customer Surveys).
• Support the publication of the annual sustainability report and ensure transparency in communications.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with suppliers, partners, and customers to promote responsible practices and sustainable supply chains.
• Represent the company in sustainability networks, conferences, and industry working groups.
• Collaborate with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies

Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Identify potential sustainability and compliance risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking performance against industry best practices.
• Promote a culture of environmental stewardship and ethical compliance throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

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