Sustainability Projects Engineer

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a sustainability specialist to drive Twenty by 30 initiatives across North America and beyond.

You will participate in energy, water and waste reduction projects and partner with plant teams to implement data‑driven improvements. In this cross‑functional role you will monitor environmental data, support reporting in OneStream and Sweep, and collaborate with EHS, Quality and operations leaders to advance sustainability targets while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in Operations with an exposure to Sustainability and Environmental topics within Manufacturing (Packaging) industry.
• Engineering degree required.
• Proven ability to manage data and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Twentyby30 roadmaps and 5-year Projects/Investments with plant leaders.
• Monitor energy, water and waste data; identify actions for improvement.
• Collaborate with EHS and Quality to ensure environmental compliance and performance tracking.
• Lead workshops and analyses on climate action and energy optimization at sites.

Skills

Energy equipment management

Water systems understanding

GHG accounting and reporting

PAR systems for CAPEX

Decarbonization pathways

IT systems literate

Excel

PowerBI

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

Mission
As a key member of a small cross‑functional team, the job‑holder will be engaged in sustainability projects and data analysis to support North America businesses primarily and other global businesses units where necessary to meet targets as part of the Company’s Twentyby30 Sustainability Program with a focus on energy, water and waste reduction.
Main challenges & complexity
Main activities

Sustainability Projects

Support implementation and monitor Twentyby30 roadmaps and 5‑year Projects / Investments Plan in each business / plant with Business leaders and Plant Managers and identify actions for improvement Monitor Operational Capex Projects (PARs, Post‑Capex review) aligned with Twentyby30 goals – North America and Global scope Identify and help disseminate Best Practices across plants / Divisions Collaborate with EHS and Quality to ensure environmental compliance policies are established and followed and performance is tracked, Participate (lead) workshops (Climate Action & Energy Optimization) at manufacturing sites to teach plant employees about climate change, our Sustainability program, and energy improvement opportunities at their sites Facilitate ad‑hoc taskforce on specific environmental topics (water, fuel reduction) Support data analysis for Product Carbon Footprint Participate in Customers meeting and prepare presentations when appropriate Participate in ad‑hoc global projects (Business Pathways to Net Zero, Net Zero plant, global taskforce)

Sustainability Reporting and Data Monitoring – North America & Global Coordination

Monitor accuracy, consistency and completeness of environmental data (energy, water, waste) reported in OneStream data collection platform and subsequently in Sweep sustainability data platform on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis (for annual reporting) in collaboration with other team members, Analyze monthly activity data (energy, water, waste) and engage with NA operations leaders and other divisions Sustainability & EHS teams to identify issues and implement corrective actions, Utilize sustainability data and carbon accounting platform (OneStream, Sweep) to support data reporting including progress of internal goals, CDP, GRI, CSRD, and more
Key Performance Indicators
Crown Holdings Twentyby30 goal progression
Crown North America Operations leaders satisfaction
Accuracy and timeliness of sustainability data
Communication
Internal interlocutors

• Global Sustainability Team Members
• Q‑EHS Managers / Directors
• Plant Managers
• Regional Operations Directors / Areas Managers
• CT R&D and Engineering Teams

External interlocutors

• Customers
• Suppliers

Knowledge
Engineering

• Engineering degree
• Sustainability & Compliance

Background

3-5+ years of experience in Operations with an exposure to Sustainability and Environmental topics within Manufacturing (Packaging) industry.
Experience and Key competences

Functional Skills

• Energy equipment management
• Water, washer, wastewater systems understanding
• GHG accounting and reporting
• PAR systems for CAPEX projects
• Decarbonization pathways and levers
• Excellent Excel skills
• PowerBI
• IT systems literate

Soft Skills

• Proven communication skills, able to effectively communicate and engage all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Self‑starter, goal‑oriented person able to take initiative to achieve objectives
• Strong team player
• High degree of integrity
• Influencer

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.