Program Manager, ESG and Sustainability
About The Position
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is hiring a Program Manager, ESG and Sustainability, based in Momence, Illinois, in a hybrid arrangement with three days onsite and two days remote. The role coordinates sustainability, ESG, and social responsibility initiatives and supports continuous improvement across the organization. The position manages sustainability reporting, documentation, KPIs, dashboards, customer requests, assessments, and ESG platform activities, including EcoVadis, Sedex, and customer portals. It supports development of the Annual Sustainability Report and tracks progress toward sustainability goals and performance metrics. The role also coordinates sustainability audits and assessments, monitors emerging regulations and customer requirements, supports supplier sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives, and maintains ESG-related policies, procedures, templates, and training materials while improving systems, processes, data integrity, and audit readiness. The work takes place in an office-based environment, with occasional travel to company sites for audits, coordination, and data collection. Site visits may involve periodic exposure to manufacturing and warehouse environments. The expected pay range is $84,200 to $100,600 annually, exempt. The role is eligible for comprehensive benefits and may qualify for bonus and incentive programs based on individual and company performance.
Requirements
- Three or more years of experience in sustainability, ESG, compliance, quality, auditing, or a related field.
- Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- Experience managing data, metrics, reporting tools, and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Working knowledge of ESG, sustainability, compliance, audit, and continuous improvement concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Quality, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing, food, agriculture, or regulated industries.
- Familiarity with EcoVadis or Sedex SMETA.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate sustainability, ESG, and social responsibility initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
- Manage sustainability reporting, documentation, KPIs, dashboards, customer requests, assessments, and ESG platform activities, including EcoVadis, Sedex, and customer portals.
- Support development of the Annual Sustainability Report and track progress against sustainability goals and performance metrics.
- Coordinate sustainability audits and assessments, including documentation, evidence collection, corrective action tracking, and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor emerging sustainability regulations and customer requirements.
- Support supplier sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
- Maintain ESG-related policies, procedures, templates, and training materials.
- Improve systems, processes, data integrity, and audit readiness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits eligibility.
- Potential eligibility for bonus and incentive programs based on individual and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
