Sustainability Manager

ADP, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sustainability Manager to oversee waste management, recycling consulting services, and ESG reporting across North America. You will lead on-site assessments, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement aligned with zero waste goals.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and annual ESG storytelling. Strong regulatory knowledge and project management experience are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2-5+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal R.C.R.A and D.O.T Regulations.
• Experience in sustainability, recycling, or waste management preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across locations.
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel)
• Project Management Software
• Word Processing Software (Word)
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
• Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

• On-site visits with stakeholder sites to evaluate established programs.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of waste management and recycling consulting services.
• Conduct and oversee waste assessments and data analysis.
• Develop and implement recycling and diversion programs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external recycling vendors.
• Monitor performance metrics, including waste diversion and ESG reporting
• Ensure environmental regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in waste processes
• Oversee invoicing, cost management, and financial tracking within budgets
• Develop training programs and support employee engagement
• Prepare deliverables, including monthly reports and annual ESG summaries
• Monthly reconciliation of invoicing
• Monthly Project estimating and bidding
• Waste diversion and recycling reports (monthly/quarterly)
• Contamination and optimization reports
• Hard-to-recycle materials solution briefs
• Annual environmental impact and ESG summary

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-location coordination

Excel

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Project Management Software

Word

Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Sustainability Manager

Full Time Detroit, MI, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Environmental Sustainability Program Manager

Position Summary

The Environmental Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution of total waste management, recycling, and sustainability consulting services across client businesses across North America. This role ensures successful delivery of programs aligned with zero waste to landfill goals, manages stakeholder relationships, and drives performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• On-site visits with stakeholder sites to evaluate established programs.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of waste management and recycling consulting services.
• Conduct and oversee waste assessments and data analysis.
• Develop and implement recycling and diversion programs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external recycling vendors.
• Monitor performance metrics, including waste diversion and ESG reporting
• Ensure environmental regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in waste processes
• Oversee invoicing, cost management, and financial tracking within budgets
• Develop training programs and support employee engagement
• Prepare deliverables, including monthly reports and annual ESG summaries
• Monthly reconciliation of invoicing
• Monthly Project estimating and bidding
• Waste diversion and recycling reports (monthly/quarterly)
• Contamination and optimization reports
• Hard-to-recycle materials solution briefs
• Annual environmental impact and ESG summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 2-5+ years of project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal R.C.R.A and D.O.T Regulations
• Experience in sustainability, recycling, or waste management preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects across locations
• Spreadsheet Software (Excel);
• Project Management Software;
• Word Processing Software (Word);
• Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);
• Microsoft Office Software

Other skills required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to stand.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to walk.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to sit.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to taste or smell.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually works in high, precarious places.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually (Select applicable: very quiet; quiet; moderate; loud; very loud).

The employee must (Select applicable)

• occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• continually lift and/or move up to 50 pounds