Sustainability Manager

GSF External Careers; Berkeley Lake (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Benefits

Job summary

Golden State Foods is seeking a Sustainability Manager to drive the company’s sustainability strategy and execute data management, reporting, and cross-functional initiatives across energy, water, waste, and emissions.

The role focuses on leading greenhouse gas accounting, developing KPI tools, and publishing the annual Impact Report while supporting regulatory and customer disclosures and internal training on sustainability awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, management, and reporting of sustainability data across energy, water, waste, and emissions.
• Lead greenhouse gas accounting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
• Analyze sustainability performance data and translate findings into business insights.
• Monitor utility performance and support energy and water efficiency initiatives.
• Develop and maintain sustainability KPIs, dashboards, and annual reporting.

Skills

Sustainability data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting experience

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related field

Tools

GHG Protocol

CDP reporting

Job description

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

The Sustainability Manager drive execution of GSF's sustainability strategy and progress toward the company's 2030 goals. Lead sustainability data management, reporting, customer support, and cross-functional initiatives across energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. Serve as a sustainability subject matter expert, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability goals and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Data & Analytics

• Lead collection, management, and reporting of sustainability data across energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions.


• Lead greenhouse gas accounting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.


• Analyze sustainability performance data and translate findings into actionable business insights and recommendations.


• Monitor utility performance and support facility-level energy and water efficiency initiatives in partnership with plant and operations teams.


• Maintain methodologies, calculations, and documentation to ensure data quality and consistency.

Reporting & Communications (25%)

• Maintain and enhance sustainability KPI tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting processes to provide visibility into progress against company goals.


• Lead the project management, data collection, content development, and publication of the company's annual Impact Report across environmental, social, and governance topics.


• Support voluntary and regulatory reporting requirements, including customer, investor, and emergingregulatory disclosures (e.g., customer sustainability requests, CDP, SB-253, and SB-261).


• Develop presentations, communications, and training materials to build sustainability awareness andcommunicate progress across the organization.


• Support assurance activities as required.

Strategy & Program Execution

• Support development and execution of GSF's sustainability strategy, including decarbonization, resource efficiency, waste diversion, customer commitments, and regulatory readiness.


• Monitor emerging sustainability regulations, frameworks, and industry trends, providing recommendations to strengthen programs and disclosures.


• Manage relationships with external sustainability partners and service providers.


• Provide recommendations regarding sustainability frameworks, reporting approaches, and industry best practices.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, prioritize, and advance sustainability projects that contribute to GSF's environmental goals.


• Lead GSF’s annual Earth Week Engagement.


• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Leadership/Management Responsibility

• Serve as a sustainability subject matter expert and trusted partner across the organization


• Effectively communicate technical sustainability concepts to diverse audiences


• Support and influence sustainability efforts through collaboration with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and the Sustainability Coordinator Network.


• Lead sustainability projects and initiatives, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Preferred advanced education and/or certifications in sustainability, environmental science, social science, corporate governance, or other related fields.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate responsibility, manufacturing,consulting, or related fields; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.


• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability reporting frameworks preferred (e.g.,GHG Protocol, CDP, SBTi).


• Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, logistics, or related industries is a plus.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.


• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.


• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.


• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.


• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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