Sustainability Manager

New-Indy Containerboard; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging and paper company in Ontario, CA is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability initiatives and compliance management. This role involves developing sustainability plans, monitoring KPIs, and engaging stakeholders to achieve environmental goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in sustainability. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental compliance.
• Strong understanding of Sustainability Management frameworks.
• Proficient in analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-level sustainability plans aligned with corporate ESG goals.
• Lead initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, water usage, waste generation, and energy consumption.
• Monitor and report on sustainability KPIs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability initiatives

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details

Corporate Headquarters - Ontario, CA

Catawba Mill - Catawba, SC

Full Time

$115000.00 - $130000.00 Salary/year

Up to 25%

Executive

What We Need:

As New-Indy Continues to grow, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Sustainability Manager to lead Sustainable initiatives across our paper mill and packaging services. This role will drive compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement in sustainability performance—ensuring alignment with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. The position will focus on creation, improvement and opportunities within the New-Indy Containerboard and packaging divisions to create sustainability, efficiency and reduce the facilities’ environmental impacts.

This position is located on-site at Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

What you’ll do:

Sustainability Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement site-level sustainability plans aligned with corporate ESG goals
• Lead initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, water usage, waste generation, and energy consumption
• Monitor and report on sustainability KPIs, including GHG emissions, effluent discharge, and fiber sourcing.
• Implement processes and monitor sustainability compliance policies, procedures and best practices for New-Indy Containerboard mills and packaging business sectors.
• Manage, train and ensure compliance including sustainability requirements, processes and procedures and best business practices.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective sustainability management program.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Work with Corporate and Mill Environmental Management to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, Clean Water Act, air permits)
• Collaborate with operations to ensure best practices in chemical handling, wastewater treatment, and air quality control
• Assist with third party audit program including tracking performance, cost management, quality and environmental assurance.

Sustainable Sourcing & Supply Chain

• Support responsible fiber sourcing and chain-of-custody certifications (e.g., FSC, PEFC)
• Work with procurement to evaluate supplier sustainability performance
• Promote circular economy principles and recycled content integration

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare sustainability disclosures for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., CDP, GRI, Ecovadis , SASB, etc.)
• Serve as the liaison across all sustainability areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments on all manufacturing related issues and reports.
• Assist ESG reporting for the mill and packaging operations including input into Sustainability Reports.
• Lead employee engagement programs around sustainability awareness and stewardship
• Collect, analyze data and report performance progress on sustainability performance indicators related to New-Indy Sustainability policy and commitments, including the 2030 AF&PA Goals for New-Indy Mills and Packaging facilities.
• Represent the company in industry forums and community outreach initiatives

What You'll Need:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science emphasis in Sustainability, forestry or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 3-5+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental compliance, preferably in pulp & paper or heavy manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Sustainability Management frameworks

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Track record of developing and implementing sustainability initiatives.
• Proactive and with the ability to think creatively and work independently
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and data interpretation abilities
• Effective communicator with ability to influence at all levels

Would be nice to have:

• LEED Green Associate or AP
• Certified Sustainability Practitioner (CSR-P)
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification experience

What you can expect:

• Mix of office and mill environment
• Occasional travel to supplier sites, industry events, and regulatory meetings
• PPE required in operational areas