Sustainability Manager

Mohawk Industries; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustainability Manager at Mohawk Industries will lead company-wide sustainability programs, aligning initiatives with business goals and reporting on progress to executives and stakeholders.

You'll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage data-driven KPIs, and advance energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction efforts across global operations, while staying current with GRI/ESRS/CDP guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, communications, business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of sustainability programs and initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Identify and prioritize projects in energy, waste, water, and carbon reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed sustainability in operations.
• Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability KPIs and progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Data platforms

Quality assurance

GHG protocol

Emissions measurement

Sustainability reporting

Multitasking

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, communications, business, or a related field

Job description

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What We Need

The Sustainability Manager is a leading performer that focuses on enhancing Sustainability performance through leading Sustainability projects and programs. This role will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Sustainability programs within the organization

What You’ll Do

• Lead the execution of comprehensive Sustainability programs and initiatives that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Identify and prioritize Sustainability projects, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into business operations and decision-making processes.
• Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Draft, edit, and help design annual Impact Report and disclosure tables (GRI/ESRS/CDP-aligned)
• Translate technical sustainability data into clear narrative content for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Monitor progress towards Sustainability goals and recommend actions for continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of sustainability trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and enhancement of Sustainability practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams in Sustainability projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, communications, business, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

What You’re Good At

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Comfort with data platforms/spreadsheets and quality assurance.
• Familiar with GHG protocol and emissions measurement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (GRI, ESRS, CDP, SASB)
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

What else?

• Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advise and direction to junior team members.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.