Sustainability Manager

Trellis Group is hiring a Sustainability Manager for OLLY in Houma, LA. The role involves overseeing OLLY's sustainability initiatives, including BCorp certification, emissions reporting, and data collection across the value chain. Responsibilities include developing action plans for recertification, enhancing data accuracy, collaborating with teams on sustainability strategies, and engaging with suppliers. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in sustainability, preferably in the nutritional supplements industry.
Who Are We?We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, Smarty Pants and future acquisitions to come! This position's home company is OLLY.The Role OLLY is excited to introduce this new role to ensure our sustainability program is strategically designed, implemented, and continually improved to support our long term environmental and social goals. The Sustainability Manager is responsible for oversight of OLLY’s BCorp certification program, Science Based Targets (SBTi), annual GHG emissions reporting, and OLLY’s 2030 emissions reduction roadmap. As a key member of the sustainability team, you will be required to support highly-technical data collection across OLLY’s value chain, complex analytical reporting, and large-scale projects that impact all areas of OLLY’s business. You are a champion of OLLY’s B-Corp philosophy and as our sustainability SME, aiming to continually improve and evolve our social and environment strategy. This role reports to the Director of Stability and Analytical Services in Product Development.Key Responsibilities:Lead development/ implementation of action plan for OLLY’s 2028 BCorp recertification to ensure compliance with new 2025 Bcorp GuidelinesDrive efficient data collection for OLLY’s annual carbon footprints through collaboration with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants. Implement documentation improvements, training, and technology to increase data accuracy and minimize discrepancies.Establish efficient methods for annual reporting of emissions against SBTi targets and roadmap plansAssist roadmap project owners with project tracking, elevating issues, and providing recommendations for roadmap improvements annuallyLead GHG emission re-baselining efforts in 2026 and futureCross-collaborate with PD, Operations, and Logistics to drive successful 2026 roadmap remodelingSupport Regulatory Compliance Reporting requirements if necessary (EPR)Partner with consulting team/ procurement to research, evaluate, and identify sustainable raw materials and packagingEngage with contract manufacturers to assess and implement environmental performance targetsCollaborate with LT, cross-functional teams, and Unilever to develop and implement sustainability strategy and goalsThe CandidateYou have a passion for partnership, engagement, and being an overall ambassador of OLLY values. You know how to get things done but when you need help, you ask for it. You are proactive, highly organized, self-driven and expect the best from yourself. You genuinely see the cup half full, even under pressure. You're looking for a job where no two days are the same and you have opportunity to grow and pave the pathway. No job is too small; you like to solve problems and work as an integral part of a team that makes great things happen!Capabilities + Skills Required:5-8 years experience in sustainability or environmental management, preferably in nutritional supplements industry, consumer packaged goods or food.Bachelor’s Degree in sustainability, environmental management, or other closely related discipline.Experience with program development and process improvements to support OLLY’s expanding sustainability program surrounding BCorp, SBTi, and long-term emissions reduction.Experience with B-Corp certification and familiarity with BCorp’s new 2025 Guidelines.Proven expertise with carbon emissions reporting (GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) and emissions reduction roadmap planning. SBTi and re-baselining experience is a plus.Proficiency in data collection, auditing, and engagement of contract manufacturers in a complex supply chain.Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to drive decision making.Excellent project management skills with ability to lead complex initiatives involving internal/ external teams.Staying up to date on green regulations, topics, and reporting (EPR, RECs, VPPAs, GRI, ESRS, etc)What to Expect During the Interview Process:Initial video screen with a member of our Talent teamRound 1: Conversation with the…