Sustainability Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 state tax credit for Kansas residents

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Sustainability Manager to provide strategic leadership for sustainability initiatives. The role involves project management, collaboration across teams, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

With a minimum of 5 years’ experience preferred in the utility industry, you will lead efforts to monitor and optimize resource usage while driving continuous improvement. The position offers eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas tax credit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in sustainability or utility industry.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Experience with metrics and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability strategy aligned with Textron’s ESG goals.
• Establish metrics and ESG reporting processes.
• Oversee utility systems for compliant, cost-effective operation.
• Identify and implement sustainable utility solutions.
• Educate internal stakeholders on sustainable practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Sustainability strategies

Environmental regulations

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Description – Sustainability Manager (342353)

Sustainability Manager (Job Number: 342353)

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide strategic leadership and project management for Textron Aviation’s sustainability and ESG initiatives, aligning site level execution with Textron enterprise objectives, regulatory requirements, and aviation best practices. Lead cross-functional collaboration to define, implement, and continuously improve sustainability strategies that reduce environmental impact, manage environmental risk, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term business viability. Champion initiatives that monitor and analyze energy, water, and waste usage trends to identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and consumption reduction.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead sustainability strategy aligned with Textron enterprise ESG goals, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and manage sustainability metrics, dashboards, and ESG reporting processes, partnering with finance, legal, and compliance teams.
• Represent Textron Aviation and collaborate with enterprise teams, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to advance sustainability initiatives and share best practices.
• Oversee utility systems (electric, gas, water) to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation, including monitoring infrastructure condition and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Partner with Facilities, Maintenance, and Engineering to integrate sustainability into infrastructure planning, capital projects, and long‑term asset strategies.
• Plan, lead, and execute sustainability and utility‑related projects, including defining objectives, managing schedules and budgets, and communicating progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize energy, water, and waste usage to identify cost‑saving opportunities and reduce environmental impact.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement sustainable utility solutions, including renewable energy and efficiency technologies.
• Develop business cases and cost‑benefit analyses for sustainability projects, incorporating incentives, rebates, and projected environmental impact.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulations, incentive programs, and emerging technologies impacting sustainability and utility management.
• Analyze performance and drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, root cause analysis, and implementation of best practices.
• Educate and engage internal stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and improve organizational performance.

Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience required, preferably in the utility industry.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

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