Program Manager, ESG and Sustainability

Van Drunen • Momence, IL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is hiring a Program Manager, ESG and Sustainability in Momence, Illinois. This hybrid role works three days onsite and two days remotely and coordinates sustainability, ESG, and social responsibility initiatives while supporting 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 preparation of the Annual Sustainability Report and tracks progress against sustainability goals and performance metrics. The role also coordinates sustainability audits and assessments, monitors emerging regulations and customer requirements, and supports supplier sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.

The Program Manager maintains ESG-related policies, procedures, templates, and training materials, and improves systems, processes, data integrity, and audit readiness. The role collaborates across Procurement, Operations, Quality, and other teams. The work is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to company sites for audits, coordination, and data collection. Site visits may involve periodic exposure to manufacturing and warehouse environments.

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 accurately and with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, food, agriculture, or regulated industries preferred.
• Familiarity with EcoVadis or Sedex SMETA preferred.

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.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Quality, and other business teams.
• Travel occasionally to company sites for audits, coordination activities, and data collection.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility.
• Eligibility for bonus and incentive programs based on individual and company performance.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the company’s sustainability and ESG strategy.
• Opportunities to lead sustainability reporting, customer assessments, responsible sourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager