Environmental Engineering and Resource Conservation Manager

Newell Brands seeks an Environmental Engineering and Resource Conservation Manager to enhance sustainability and resource conservation strategies within their Global Supply Chain Operations. The role involves collaborating with engineering teams, defining global standards, and leading initiatives for efficiency improvements in manufacturing and distribution. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in operational sustainability, preferably in consumer goods, and a relevant engineering degree is preferred.
Job ID: 3260

Alternate Locations: United States-Georgia-Atlanta; United States-Kansas-Wichita; United States-North Carolina-Charlotte; United States-North Carolina-Gastonia; United States-North Carolina-Lumberton; United States-Ohio-Mogadore; United States-Pennsylvania-Newville; United States-Tennessee-Maryville-Tennessee; United States-Virginia-Winchester

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Environmental Engineering and Resource Conservation Manager will support Newell Brands operational sustainability and resource conservation strategies for the Newell Brands Global Supply Chain Operations Team. This person should have extensive expertise in complex manufacturing engineering, particularly in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) production. They need to be skilled at identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and effectively communicating these ideas. This position will define global standards and best practices for sustainable operations and lead the execution of initiatives across all business segments and regions.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with Global Supply Chain engineering, automation and reliability teams to identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing and distribution impacts globally.
• Assure that operations standards and processes are in place in plants and DCs to collect qualitative and quantitative data to track progress towards corporate and Global Supply Chain goals and inform strategic choices for future investments.
• Facilitate a global supply chain community of practice to identify resource conservation projects and best practices including, but not limited to energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and waste diversion within Newell’s manufacturing plants and distribution centers
• Serve as the operational subject matter expert providing guidance and prioritization of programs that align with Newell’s sustainability targets and Carbon Neutral future.
• Lead Newell Corporate Resource Conservation Council.
• Gather and report on sustainability industry initiatives, trends, and regulations.
• Research best practices and sharing of regulatory updates that impact sustainability and environmental performance.
• Conduct assessments to benchmark Newell’s Global Supply Chain sustainability programs against industry standards.

Qualifications
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in operational sustainability or similar role in the consumer hard goods industry or consulting firm with extensive experience supporting projects to reduce manufacturing impacts resulting from owned operations across complex supply chains.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• Passion, energy, and commitment to building a deep understanding of complex manufacturing processes to find efficiency opportunities.
• Thrives in a highly collaborative environment working with diverse culture, influencing internal and external partners.
• Experience with evaluation and execution of on-site energy efficiency, compressed air, renewable energy, waste diversion and water conservation projects both in the US and internationally.
• Excellent grasp of sustainability concepts as well as emerging trends with ability to apply this knowledge to support sustainability projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and brief senior leadership.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• In-depth knowledge and experience using key performance indicator tracking tools for resource usage.
• Motivated, team player who is a true multi-tasker.

Travel Requirements

Position will require up to 40% primarily domestic US travel with occasional international (Asia, LATAM, UK, and EU) travel

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.