Sustainability Program Manager

Sustainability Program Manager, Easton, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides support for Crayola Global Sustainability initiative. This includes responsibilities around ongoing programs and specific projects related to sustainability. This role is critical in Crayola meeting our sustainability goals of GHG reduction, brand measures This role is cross-discipline and will require work across product, packaging, supplier, research, and supplier disciplines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *Create and execution of broader sustainability projects throughout the company. For example, initiatives around waste reduction, renewable energy, factory efficiency programs, etc.... Also the management of specific projects related to more sustainable products (e.g. plastic swaps, recyclability, etc..) Time: 25%

• *Supports and executes the collection, measurement, and analysis of sustainability related data for programs like SBTi, CDP, Walmart Project Gigaton and Project Thesis. Creating ad hoc reports to support the request of Crayola global retailers and licensees. 20%
• *Learning and execution of corporate systems for measuring sustainability impact of products and suppliers. Tools such as Trayak / Compass LCA, Eccoinvent and SupplyShift. Manages and documents Crayola's Sustainability Dashboard. Time: 10%
• *Manages cross functional teams to deliver upon approved sustainability improvement projects. Works with technical leaders in operations engineering, packaging & product engineering, R&D / QA and sourcing. Time: 20%

Rest of Duties Time: 25%

• Support the creation and implementation of corporate wide sustainability strategy.
• Work with outside companies, suppliers, technical experts, and academia to improve Crayola's long-term, sustainability positioning.
• Provide organizational thought-leadership in the field of "design for sustainability."
• Possibility of procurement support or responsibilities

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in technical field (e.g. engineering, R&D, etc..)
• 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Proficient in Excel with ability to learn more advance approaches
• Basic materials knowledge with ability and desire to advanced topics (e.g. plastics, paper, etc..)
• Working knowledge of enterprise software (SAP, Project Management Software, Spec systems, MS Office/365, MS Teams.
• Experience with self-directed work teams pertaining to continuous improvement and employee involvement.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Effective and productive in both in-person and virtual settings. Effective communication to international suppliers and Crayola employees
• A demonstrated record of creativity, innovation and productivity in a technical capacity
• Some experience with direct or indirect procurement
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for brief vendor/manufacturing visits

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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