Regional Manager, Sustainability
About The Position
The Regional Manager, Sustainability supports Saputo’s manufacturing sites and advances the company’s corporate responsibility objectives, particularly its Environmental Pledges. The role applies project management, people development, strategic planning, problem solving, and data analysis to improve environmental performance across the SUSA network. Travel is required up to 50% of the time. The manager leads division-wide projects supporting Climate, Water, and Waste targets; partners across functions to align tactical plans with business objectives; engages plants and monitors environmental KPIs; and advocates for resources, capabilities, and training needed to deliver environmental plans. The role also advises internally on sustainability, supports high-priority strategic initiatives, manages sustainability scorecards and progress reporting, and creates opportunities for engagement and training.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or Sustainability.
- 7–10 years of experience in dairy manufacturing and/or direct professional experience in environmental sustainability or corporate responsibility roles.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing environmental sustainability programs in a manufacturing environment, preferably dairy.
- Experience engaging, influencing, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders on corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
- Experience leveraging AI tools and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting KPIs to support reporting, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and environmental best practices, including waste, energy, water, and utilities.
- Strong project management capabilities, including managing budgets, deadlines, stakeholders, and presentations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational, presentation development, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to communicate concepts and recommendations clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with programs and standards such as EPA ENERGY STAR, ISO 14000, ISO 50001, and ISO 26000; experience in these areas is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and execute division-wide projects that advance SUSA performance toward Climate, Water, and Waste targets.
- Participate in cross-functional synergies, facilitate tactical planning across the SUSA network, and contribute to company business objectives.
- Engage manufacturing plants in improving ESG performance and monitor environmental KPIs to assess whether plans are achieving desired results.
- Advocate for resources needed to implement SUSA plans, build capability across sites through tools and training, and communicate environmental progress and impact to stakeholders.
- Serve as an internal sustainability advisor and change agent, partnering with stakeholders to execute high-priority strategic sustainability programs and initiatives.
- Manage sustainability scorecards and progress reports.
- Create engagement opportunities and facilitate training events.
Benefits
- Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
- Meaningful compensation and benefits to help employees care for their families.
- Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
