Green Sustainability Strategist

Job Summary
The Green Sustainability Strategist is responsible for the research, development, identification, and implementation of new green polymers and unique raw materials used in the manufacturing of environmentally responsible specialty textiles that meet both customer and business needs. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Essential Functions

Identify, recommend, and define paths for green opportunities within the current product assortment.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to determine and meet business needs in an environmentally sound manner.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers of raw materials to identify products supporting sustainability efforts.
Understand functionality of current raw materials to identify suitable substitutions.
Maintain familiarity with environmental government regulations in the U.S. and Europe and make recommendations to ensure compliance.
Pilot and oversee trials of new materials; monitor, analyze, and track performance data.
Identify and incorporate industry trends into green initiatives.
Support cross-functional teams to achieve sustainability and business goals.
Assess and report on current product state in relation to environmental performance.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Non-Essential Functions

Assist in achieving sustainability certifications.
Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents for funding environmental initiatives.
Develop reports and presentations to identify green opportunities and support solutions.
Identify risks related to investments in green technology.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Special Demands / Responsibilities

Stay current with industry trends and innovations.
Create and foster relationships across the sustainability and materials industries, including professional organization memberships.
Identify and recommend appropriate testing specifications to achieve sustainability goals.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport for international travel.

Supervision

Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Sr. Executive Vice President / Chief Development Officer

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

Polymers and polymer science
Methods for locating and identifying essential information
Math and engineering principles
Material structure, properties, processing, testing, and characterization

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication to achieve results
Problem-solving complex technical and sustainability challenges
Observation, interpretation, and information gathering
Critical thinking to evaluate data and develop solutions
Collaboration across all business levels

Abilities

Locate and interpret technical and procedural information
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Adapt to changing business or environmental conditions
Analyze and organize data into actionable insights
Demonstrate strong business acumen

Job Specification Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Polymer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Training and Experience

Proficiency and experience in sustainability (preferred)
Manufacturing experience (preferred)
Required experience with polymers/PVC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Will you need sponsorship now or in the future?
What is your salary expectation range?
Are you willing to relocate ?
How many years of Textile experience do you have?
How many years of manufacturing experience do you have?
How many years of Polymer experience do you have?
How many years of PVC experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

SK Services LLC

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