Global Sustainability Manager

Impact Staffing International (ISI) is seeking a Global Sustainability Manager to join our client’s team. This role will serve as the global owner of the sustainability program, with a primary focus on governance, strategy, coordination, reporting, and customer sustainability support. Rather than directly executing sustainability initiatives at the plant level, this individual will establish the global framework and partner with regional leaders responsible for implementing programs within their respective regions. 

This is a Direct Hire opportunity based in Irving, Texas. The position is on-site five days per week and includes approximately 25–30% travel, primarily international. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional to take ownership of a global program during an important transition, strengthen sustainability governance across the organization, and help translate the company’s sustainability efforts into meaningful information for customers.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and execute the company’s global sustainability strategy and roadmap.
• Develop and manage sustainability governance processes, accountability structures, and action plans.
• Partner closely with regional sustainability and HSE leaders to communicate the strategic plan and ensure consistent implementation across regions.
• Coordinate annual sustainability planning, goal development, and the Sustainability Core Team.
• Manage sustainability reporting, performance measurement, ESG data collection, KPIs, dashboards, reporting definitions, methodologies, and data governance.
• Lead customer sustainability information and support requests, helping customers understand the company’s sustainability programs and performance.
• Translate sustainability initiatives into clear customer-facing messaging, particularly around areas such as supply-chain traceability, deforestation, responsible sourcing, and labor practices.
• Coordinate Product Carbon Footprint activities and support EcoVadis, Sedex, and other customer sustainability programs.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives related to energy, water, waste, carbon, and deforestation.
• Develop standardized customer sustainability responses, communications, supporting materials, and sustainability narratives.
• Monitor emerging sustainability expectations, regulations, reporting requirements, and market trends, particularly those developing in Europe.
• Build sustainability capabilities across regions and business functions and strengthen sustainability ownership within regional operations.
• Support sustainability due diligence, onboarding, and integration for acquisitions, joint ventures, and new facilities.
• Support sustainability-related disclosure activities and the integration of sustainability information into broader business processes. 

Required Skills and Background:

• 5–8 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, HSE, operations, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Experience leading sustainability, ESG, environmental, operational excellence, or related projects.
• European sustainability experience is highly important, including knowledge of European sustainability regulations, customer expectations, reporting frameworks, and market requirements.
• Experience working with or understanding complex supply chains; food industry experience is relevant, but candidates from other complex industries will be considered.
• Strong understanding of sustainability reporting, performance measurement, and governance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• Ability to translate sustainability programs and technical information into credible, understandable messaging for customers.
• Strong organizational, planning, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and influence sustainability efforts across regional teams without direct management responsibility.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 25–30%. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the food industry or another organization with a complex supply chain.
• Experience working in a global or multi-site organization.
• Experience supporting customer sustainability requirements, assessments, reporting frameworks, or sustainability ratings.
• Experience with Product Carbon Footprint or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) programs.
• Experience with EcoVadis and Sedex.
• GRI, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, ESG, or related training or certifications.
• Experience supporting sustainability-related customer or commercial engagements.
• Experience supporting sustainability due diligence or integration related to acquisitions, joint ventures, or new facilities. 

Position Details:

• Location: Irving, Texas
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Work Arrangement: On-site, five days per week
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Salary: $115,000–$135,000 base
• Bonus: Bonus eligible; percentage to be confirmed
• Travel: Approximately 25–30%, primarily international
• Primary International Support: Europe, Brazil, and China

Client Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Global Sustainability Manager