Sustainability Manager – North America

Novalis US•Dalton, GA

10h

About The Position

Sustainability Manager – North America About Novalis Innovative Flooring Novalis Innovative Flooring is a global leader in premium, sustainable flooring solutions. With over 40 years of design and manufacturing expertise, we are committed to shaping a better future for people and the planet through circular innovation, responsible production, and transparency. We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Sustainability Manager – North America to help advance our sustainability goals, ensuring our products and operations reflect the highest environmental and social standards in the industry. Position Overview The Sustainability Manager – North America will play a critical role in implementing and localizing Novalis’ global sustainability strategy across our North American operations. This individual will work closely with the Global Sustainability Manager, Product Management, R&D, Procurement, and Production teams to enhance resource efficiency, ensure compliance with U.S. environmental regulations, and drive product innovation rooted in circular design principles. This person will also serve as the North American face of Novalis sustainability—confidently representing the brand to customers, certification bodies, and industry partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of sustainability or environmental management experience, preferably within the flooring, building materials, or manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of green building certification systems (LEED, WELL, etc.) and environmental labeling systems (EPD, HPD, Declare, etc.).
Proven experience with LCA methodologies, data collection for GRI/SASB/ESRS, and corporate sustainability reporting.
Strong understanding of circular economy principles and product stewardship.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certifications: LEED AP, WELL AP, or equivalent sustainability accreditation.

Responsibilities

Implement and adapt Novalis’ global sustainability strategy within North America to meet corporate targets for environmental and social impact reduction.
Embed circular thinking (cradle-to-cradle principles) into all stages of product design, production, and marketing.
Translate regulatory requirements and global standards into actionable product and operational requirements for the North American business.
Work closely with the Global Sustainability Manager to align data collection, reporting, and initiatives with global frameworks.
Partner with Product Management and R&D during the discovery phase to provide U.S. sustainability market insights, compliance information, and sustainability criteria for new products.
Support the testing, evaluation, and certification of new products during the development phase.
Screen new primary and secondary raw materials for compliance with U.S. environmental regulations and Novalis sustainability guidelines.
Challenge R&D to explore alternative and recycled materials, and continuously improve product circularity and recyclability.
Coordinate data collection and evaluation for the annual corporate sustainability report, aligning with GRI, SASB, and ESRS standards.
Analyze North American supply chain activities to identify opportunities for increased resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Manage and maintain sustainability databases and cloud storage systems for internal reporting and transparency.
Analyze our waste streams and work on waste reduction schemes to divert production and packaging waste from landfill and incineration.
Oversee and maintain product certifications (e.g., FloorScore, Greenguard, EPD, HPD, Declare) and site certifications (e.g, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) for North American operations.
Support customers and stakeholders in meeting green building standards such as LEED and WELL.
Ensure continuous compliance with all North American environmental and sustainability regulations.
Provide sustainability training for Novalis employees to foster awareness and ownership of sustainability initiatives.
Represent Novalis in customer meetings, industry events, and sustainability forums as a credible, professional voice for our environmental commitment.
Offer sustainability support to North American operations and customers as needed, serving as a key contact for sustainability-related inquiries.