Sustainability & Product Stewardship Manager

Unifi Career•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Sustainability and Product Stewardship Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Unifi’s sustainability and ESG mission. This position leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Unifi’s corporate sustainability strategies and global initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term environmental and social goals. What is essential for success? Strategic Thinker – Demonstrates the ability to leverage systems, analytical tools, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance sustainability processes and outcomes Analytical Mindset – Applies life cycle analysis and data-driven insights to solve complex environmental and product stewardship challenges Effective Communicator – Builds strong relationships across departments, fostering collaboration and driving engagement in sustainability initiatives Public Presence – Confidently represents Unifi at conferences, trade shows, and media events, articulating the company’s sustainability vision and achievements Adaptable – Thrives in a dynamic environment, independently developing and executing initiatives that align with evolving business and regulatory landscapes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related field a plus
1-3 years of experience in corporate setting
Experience in environmental practices, regulatory management and/or sustainable practices a plus

Responsibilities

Assess and analyze company policies and processes to identify areas and processes to which improvements can be made in accordance with the organization’s commitment to environmental sustainability
Work collaboratively and interdepartmentally to develop and implement a sustainability strategy for Unifi's global operations
Manage and execute annual sustainability report
Manage and execute global, comprehensive life cycle inventory/analysis studies and updates
Maintain and improve supplier code of conduct for social and environmental best practices documentation with Supply Chain, Internal Auditing, and Legal teams - as well as global leaders
Manage incoming and outgoing communications on product stewardship requests.
Collaborate internally for information fulfillment on these requests
Monitor emergent environmental and regulatory opportunities and challenges for our company and our industry
Support Commercial, Legal, and Investor Relations teams regarding assessment criteria in the area of sustainability
Collaborate with local, industry, private, investor, and governmental organizations to identify key opportunities as related to areas of sustainability
Identify necessary new certifications and associated programs at customer request and at Unifi initiative to support the value proposition of REPREVE