Responsibilities include designing, coordinating and implementing environmental / sustainability programs that meet regulatory obligations and company policies.  The successful candidate will serve as the primary advisor on energy / environmental matters, providing direction, guidance, and oversight to ensure operational excellence in energy and sustainability performance. 

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities 

• Lead continuous improvement of the site’s Environmental Management System to meet and maintain compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14068 and Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standards.   

• Review and update environmental risk assessments on a regular basis to proactively address risks and opportunities. 

• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to corporate environmental standards (including KORE requirements) by conducting compliance assessments and driving robust corrective action plans. 

• Develop and execute the annual sustainability program in collaboration with plant leadership and functional teams; monitor rollout progress against planned objectives. 

• Support change management initiatives that embed sustainability practices into operational culture and processes. 

• Deliver environmental training programs, including onboarding training for new associates, contractors, and temporary personnel, as well as targeted technical training to build capabilities within the organisation. 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive energy and sustainability strategy across all site operations. 

• Monitor, analyze, and report on energy consumption, water use, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. 

• Identify and execute initiatives to reduce energy usage, improve efficiency, and lower operational costs. 

• Previous experience with energy audits, metering, monitoring and data analytics 

• Knowledge of renewable energy, energy storage systems and micro-grid system. 

• Ensure accurate and timely sustainability data reporting to leadership and relevant stakeholders. 

• Ensure site preparedness for potential environmental incidents; lead investigations, implement corrective action plans, and apply learnings to prevent recurrence. 

• Develop and deliver a water management roadmap, including project pipelines, CAPEX planning, water reduction initiatives, replenish projects, and strategies 

• Lead decarbonization initiatives to achieve Zero Carbon Emissions including renewable energy adoption, efficiency improvements, and support for scope 3 emission reductions across transportation, packaging, and ingredient supply chains. 

• Provide subject matter expertise to the global Environment Network, influencing local and global environmental policies and CPS sustainability guidelines. 

• Oversee waste management programs, including wastewater compliance, hazardous waste handling, waste recovery, and recycling initiatives. 

Education requirements & related work experience 

• Bachelor’s / Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as: Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering/Management 

• Sustainability, Climate & Energy Management 

• 7+ years in Environment/sustainability experience 

• Proficient in English, both verbal and written. 

• Results‑driven, proactive and resilient 

• Comfortable operating in complex, fast‑paced industrial environments 

• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability 

• Project management knowledge and experience.