Sustainability Operations Specialist

Auria Solutions • Fremont, OH

60d • Hybrid

About The Position

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. The company is currently searching for a Sustainability Operations Specialist to join their team and support the rollout of sustainability initiatives across manufacturing operations, including energy, water, Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL), and decarbonization programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Studies, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 5-7 of experience in sustainability, operations, analytics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience working with data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and advanced formulas required).
• Familiarity with sustainability concepts, ESG metrics, or frameworks such as Zero Waste to Landfill, ISO 14001, or ISO 50001, as well as Energy and Water Management.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose data‑based solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and take ownership of projects.

Nice To Haves

• Preferable experience in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query or VBA is a plus).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, resource flows, or operational systems is a plus.
• Experience or interest in programming (Python, R, or similar) and statistical modeling is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the rollout of sustainability initiatives across manufacturing operations, including energy, water, Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL), and decarbonization programs.
• Assist with multisite data collection, validation, analysis, and preparation of monthly and annual sustainability reports.
• Develop clear, concise monthly sustainability performance summaries for plant and regional leadership.
• Support sustainability audits and third‑party certifications across sites.
• Conduct internal sustainability audits to ensure compliance with corporate standards and ISO-based management systems.
• Assist in developing and deploying training materials to strengthen sustainability capabilities at the plant level.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits are available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options.
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement is available for eligible employees to continue education.
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%.
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees