Sustainability Manager

Stampede Culinary Partners is seeking a full-time Sustainability Manager in Bridgeview, IL, to lead environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction in the food production industry. The role involves analyzing feed sourcing, optimizing waste reduction programs, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Candidates should have a degree in sustainability or related fields and 3+ years of experience. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and ready to make a real impact in the food production industry? If so, Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. is seeking a full-time Sustainability Manager to take the lead in environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and waste reduction. We offer competitive pay and phenomenal benefits that include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident insurance
• Group hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pension plan after 1 year
• Floating holidays
• Mental health support program
• Employee discounts on meat and veggies
• Event BBQs and recognition programs
• On-site parking and bus route access

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As our full-time Sustainability Manager, you'll lead the charge in reducing environmental impact, ensuring ethical sourcing, and driving sustainability across our entire operation. Your day will be dynamic-you'll analyze and verify feed sourcing to ensure it's deforestation-free, optimize waste reduction and recycling programs, and strategize to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use intensity. You'll collaborate with suppliers, procurement teams, and regulatory agencies to enforce ethical labor rights and prudent antibiotic use policies while conducting risk assessments and audits to keep operations compliant and forward-thinking. Your expertise in sustainability reporting, carbon footprint reduction, and energy efficiency will be key to setting ambitious goals-and achieving them. Every day, your work will contribute to a better, more responsible, and sustainable food system.

LEARN ABOUT US

Stampede Culinary Partners, Inc. is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading food service distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. The ability to satisfy our mission depends largely on our greatest asset, our employees! Our company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily: perform passionately, challenge directly and respectfully, commit to teamwork, and embrace innovation.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER

Our company is searching for a visionary leader who can strategize, execute, and continuously improve environmental sustainability initiatives across our operations. You might be perfect for this position if you can also meet the following qualifications:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, agriculture, supply chain management, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in sustainability management, preferably in the animal agriculture or food production industry
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability frameworks, and certification standards
• Proficiency in data analysis, sustainability reporting, and lifecycle assessment
• Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers, procurement teams, and regulatory bodies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If you have the passion, expertise, and drive to redefine the future of sustainable food production, become our Sustainability Manager today! The initial application is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly.

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