CPS AR Sustainability Manager

Location(s):

Argentina

City/Cities:

Capital Federal

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 13, 2024

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

As a key member of the QSE Team, the Sustainability Manager will drive the site sustainability and environment strategy with the plant leaders and key focus areas to improve sustainability performance, have the right priorities, expertise and initiatives to achieve CPS sustainability vision as well as ensure compliance to regulatory and TCCC requirements. This will include the implementation of needed processes, programs, metrics, and technologies to deliver performance results.

Coordinate and implement the Environmental programs in compliance with regulations and corporate requirements. Provides advice, guidance and management on all matters relating to environment.

This leader will benchmark internally and externally, leverage best-in-class systems and processes for system integration, collaborate across functions, be result oriented, be a self-starter and creative, have constructive curiosity, and will bring innovative solutions to the table, knowing that “one size does not fit all.”

Should be proficient in influencing and driving change through engagement with all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Continuously improve the site environmental management system to satisfy ISO 14001 standard, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), local legal regulations, KORE, and on ISO 50001, and any additional standard required.
• Review and update frequently risk assessment.
• Assure regulatory and KORE compliance assessment and drive robust action plans.
• Develop annual sustainability program in collaboration with other plant functions, track its roll out as planned.
• Support robust change management program.
• Lead and/or deliver general training to new associates, contractors and/or temporary personnel and technical trainings to assure capabilities are developed within the organization.
• Ensure appropriate reporting to leadership aligned with reporting requirements, working with the automation department to continuously improve metrics measurements.
• Analyze trends and use them to drive relevant strategies and for predictive analysis. Ensure sustainability data are reported accurately and timely.
• Perform internal audit program to keep improving the system and ensure site audit readiness for ISO, GAO audits, legal compliance.
• Ensure appropriate site preparedness to respond to any environmental issue. Investigate any situation and ensure appropriate action plan is implemented to learn and improve.
• Drive sustainable management of resources aligned with CPS 2030 strategy, including energy, water, net zero carbon and waste, in alignment with our TCCC World Without Waste vision
• Build a roadmap for water management based on project pipeline and associated CAPEX plan for water reduction, replenish project to drive water regeneration and meeting AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) principles.
• Lead strategy to drive decarbonization of our supply chain to reduce energy usage of the site; develop renewable strategy to move to green energy and support efforts in decarbonization of scope 3 emissions related to transport, packaging, and ingredients.
• Actively contribute, provide subject matter expertise to global Environment Network to develop and implement local and global policies and CPS guidelines related to environment.
• Provide engineering design and maintenance input and support for all facility process to ensure that they are sustainable by design.
• Maintain open communication and relationships within all level of the organization including other CPS location sustainability colleagues, CPS QSE Leadership Team, external government agencies and key stakeholders (maintenance, engineering, operations, procurement, transport and logistic teams, packaging expert and local suppliers
• Ensure proper management of waste including wastewater compliance, hazardous waste management, and waste recovery.
• Ensure proper budget management and execution.
• Handles legal conformity regarding environmental regulations, the generation of WWTP reports, management of hazardous materials, SDS, and the destruction of materials.
• Leads the appropriate RCA and ensures continuous improvement in all environmental-related plans.
• Responsible for the WWTP management.
• Others related tasks.

Analysis

• Work involves the handling of complex organizational tasks. Requires action based on an advanced level of knowledge in a specific functional area.
• Work requires the ability to analyze conceptual information, potential impacts to business, new methods, (for example, changes in local regulations, global environmental initiatives) requiring comprehensive and awareness of technology in a professional or technical field.
• Work requires determination of appropriate action from established guidelines, based on the analysis of the situation and advanced level of knowledge. In some cases, the path to solve the problem is well defined and based on procedures. In other cases, new approaches are needed due to the complexity or constraints.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, in Environment or relevant technical area (Environmental engineering, Environmental Science Degree, Natural and renewable resources).

• Other engineering with post environmental studies.
• 5+ years in Environment/sustainability experience, with a preference in managing teams.
• Good communication skills in Spanish and English, both verbal and written.
• Project management knowledge and experience.

What We Can Do For You:

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products. 

• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others. 

• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.