Global Energy Leader

The Lycra Company LLC•Wilmington, DE

8h•$135,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, The LYCRA Company is recognized worldwide for its innovative products, technical expertise, and unmatched marketing support. The LYCRA Company owns leading consumer and trade brands: LYCRA®, LYCRA HyFit®, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, ELASPAN®, SUPPLEX®, and TACTEL®. The LYCRA Company’s legacy stretches back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, LYCRA® fiber. Today, The LYCRA Company focuses on adding value to its customers’ products by developing unique innovations designed to meet the consumer’s need for comfort and lasting performance. For more information, visit www.thelycracompany.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Paper Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or another closely related Engineering field
5 years of experience in the job offered or as a Center of Excellence Leader- Energy and/or Senior Energy Engineer (Corporate Energy Manager) and/or Lead Energy Consultant and/or Technical Advisor.
Domestic and international travel 20-30% to company sites required

Responsibilities

Lead network of energy managers and professionals at enterprise level across global footprint
Promote best practices with responsibility for strategy and management systems for global energy management so as to promote accountability and continuous improvement
Drive improvement strategies to reduce energy intensity in support of company sustainability programs which include technology upgrades
Leverage third party vendors to scope and execute technology upgrades
Oversee global energy management systems (governance, review/upgrade, internal and third party audits/assessments, external scanning for emerging issues) ensure flawless compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and alignment with internal EHS risk profile
Develop global energy team capabilities, with a view to upgrading knowledge and skills, building succession plans, and ensuring all manufacturing sites have adequate capacity and capabilities to meet required energy performance standards (including effective training and development systems, processes, and tools)
Evolve forums to better foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions and facilities, consistent with ‘one global asset, one global team’ mental model
Provide visibility of key risks to the global leadership team, with corresponding recommendations regarding risk mitigation
Exercise good critical thinking when faced with complex or ambiguous challenges, being willing to seek help and escalate issues to facilitate necessary interventions in a timely manner.