Sustainability and Energy Manager

Magna International•Bowling Green, KY

About The Position

The Sustainability and Energy Manager oversees and manages energy and sustainability programs at Bowling Green Metalforming. The role leads energy-focused continuous-improvement and capital projects, tracks and communicates savings, supervises project expenses, and ensures timely delivery of project objectives. It is responsible for energy compliance at the division and for developing and implementing strategies that improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize unnecessary consumption. The position monitors operational energy consumption and costs, prepares consumption data for budgeting and cost planning, identifies optimization opportunities through monitoring systems, and implements cost-saving measures with support from developers and in collaboration with Maintenance, Facility, and Environmental teams. It also manages project documentation, reporting, RFQs, budgets, and savings goals; supports Mafact energy-reduction targets and Lean Manufacturing requirements; and benchmarks technologies and efficiency measures across Magna facilities and suppliers. The role educates and engages employees in energy reduction and sustainability and presents recommendations and analytical reports to management.

Requirements

A degree in Energy/Sustainability Management or at least 3 years of related experience in energy project management or industrial facilities management.
Experience analyzing operational energy data, such as electricity, gas, and water, and drawing conclusions that lead to improvement opportunities.
Proven ability to complete a wide array of energy projects.
Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Presentation skills suitable for customer interface.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to uphold confidentiality.
Reliable and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing and plant automation.
Experience in an automotive manufacturing facility.
Experience with process improvement and process equipment such as compressors, chillers, MUAs, flow meters, and commercial and industrial building HVAC systems.
Knowledge of electrical systems.
Ability to interpret all types of schematics and drawings.
Effective leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.

Responsibilities

Oversee, execute, and manage energy and sustainability programs through continuous-improvement and capital projects, tracking and communicating savings.
Supervise project expenses and ensure timely delivery of project objectives.
Identify energy-saving opportunities and calculate the profitability of proposed projects.
Improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand through technical or organizational measures, including process, plant, and system optimization.
Evaluate the use of renewable energy sources where possible and identify available funding and reduction opportunities.
Conduct awareness-raising activities and provide education to staff about energy management and sustainability.
Take responsibility for divisional energy compliance with current energy legislation.
Create and oversee short- and long-term projects and strategies to increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize unnecessary consumption.
Manage energy-related continuous-improvement and capital projects; submit formal project documentation and status updates and maintain required records.
Prepare regular utility-consumption reports and document results for completed projects.
Present energy-related recommendations to management teams.
Determine and record operational energy consumption and costs, including natural gas, electricity, heat, compressed air, water, and welding gas.
Prepare consumption data for budget compilation and perform energy and media cost planning.
Check consumption data for plausibility through the monitoring system, including non-production periods, and identify optimization opportunities.
Implement energy-related cost-saving measures with support from developers and collaborate with Maintenance, Facility, and Environmental teams.
Prepare RFQs for new projects; support budget creation, manage energy budget spending, project energy savings, and identify project goals.
Conduct monthly Energy Team meetings.
Enter monthly energy data and sustainability projects in HSELinx Metrix and update the HSELinx Global Energy Project Tracker and Mafact Energy Board.
Organize Energy Walks and Treasure Hunts and take responsibility for reaching the Mafact 6.10 target score.
Prepare analytical reports and presentations summarizing energy usage and savings through Magna’s Energy Portals.
Support Lean Manufacturing requirements and audits as defined by the management team.
Benchmark energy-efficiency measures at other Magna plants or suppliers and examine innovative technologies and processes.
Maintain contact with Magna Energy Champions and the Regional Global Energy Lead.
Educate the team on energy reduction and sustainability, make related topics visible on the plant floor and in common areas, and report on them in plantwide meetings.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance and perform other duties as required.