Appvion

Corporate Sustainability Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sustainability Leader is responsible for developing a workplace culture that prioritizes and integrates environmental, social and governance principles into our core business practices. The role will spearhead strategic commercial sustainability growth initiatives that not only enhance brand reputation but contribute to long-term stakeholder value.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizational Development 20%

• Lead Operation team in driving cultural consistency and change that align with our core values and support M2S Group vision and sustainability strategy.
• Support corporate leadership to align cross-functional knowledge and collaborate with various departments to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations and business processes, driving accountability and ownership throughout functions.
• Effectively communicate with business leaders, other department managers, employees, and ESG professionals on a regular basis to discuss sustainability strategies and programs and emphasize the importance of leading with sustainability.

Environmental Stewardship 40%

• Stay abreast of environmental regulations and standards relevant to manufacturing operations, communicating critical issues, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in sustainability.
• Conduct assessments to identify areas of environmental impact within manufacturing processes, including energy consumption, water usage, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Engage with stakeholders, including employees, customers, and communities, to communicate sustainability efforts and gather feedback.
• Collect and analyze data on sustainability metrics, track progress towards goals, and prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate results and insights to senior management and stakeholders.

Strategic Sustainability 40%

• Lead the design and implementation of sustainability initiatives, such as energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction programs, water conservation measures, and renewable energy projects, following company roadmap and action plan to milestone achievement.
• Drive innovation in sustainable practices, technologies, and solutions to continuously improve and implement sustainability strategies, policies, and initiatives aligned with the organization’s goals, continually assessing, modifying, and communicating company progress.
• Support sales and marketing to deliver a concise value proposition to the market and provide support and feedback in commercial inquiries and needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability management, environmental engineering, or related roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, sustainability principles, and best practices in manufacturing operations. Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP) is desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to use metrics and key performance indicators to drive decision-making and measure progress towards sustainability goals.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainability initiatives, from conception to implementation, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for driving innovation in sustainability practices, with a focus on identifying and implementing cutting-edge solutions.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change in a collaborative and inclusive manner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time

POSITION LOCATION: 825 E. Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54912-0359

WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid remote option available. This position works between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The schedule may fluctuate and can include, but is not limited to, working evenings, weekends, and holidays. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

ABOUT US:

Appvion is the market leader in manufacturing specialty and high-performance coatings for direct thermal and film applications in North America. We innovate sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, labels, tags, and packages consumers touch daily.

As a premier employer of choice, distinguished by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Employee Friendly Workplace certification, our success is rooted in our people. We are committed to promoting work life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Appvion, and leave your mark on the world.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

We prioritize the health and happiness of our employees by granting new hires eligibility for benefits starting on the 1st of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full, low-cost coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we provide an array of other perks, including:

• Complimentary access to our 24/7, onsite fitness center.
• 100% 401(k) match up to the first 5% contributed, with full vesting day 1. 
• Generous annual time off package: vacation starts at two (2) weeks and increases based on previous experience, supplemented by one (1) week of sick and emergency time, twelve (12) holidays per year, and paid volunteer and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 annually), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and much more!

THE FINE PRINT:

A post-offer, pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen is required.

Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at recruiter@appvion.com.