Environmental Senior Manager

About the role

This position will provide environmental and carbon neutrality support and guidance to the North America production and non-production sites. It will also serve as a liaison between North America and AISIN Japan to implement corporate activities to meet AISIN goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the promotion and execution of Departmental Hoshin Activity with a 3-year vision.
• Support budget planning activities and monitor budget performance to ensure alignment with department objectives.
• Provide environmental program support, guidance, and technical expertise to AISIN sites across North America.
• Coordinate, support, and guide sustainability programs related to carbon neutrality and circular economy objectives.
• Communicate with and support customers concerning reporting.
• Act as the North American environmental liaison with AISIN Japan to support global reporting and promotion.
• Maintain, organize, and administer environmental and sustainability training materials and programs.
• Facilitate communication and alignment of environmental initiatives, priorities, and action plans across North American facilities.
• Maintain standards and special items.
• Lead special projects as assigned.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental management, environmental compliance, sustainability, or a related field, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with United States environmental regulations.
• Experience with sustainability concepts such as carbon neutrality, circularity, waste, and water reduction.
• Experience with training (e.g., training material preparation, organization, and control).
• Contract review experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Chemistry, Biology, or a related science-based discipline required.

Skills

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with environmental regulations in multiple states (preferably CA or IL).
• Previous experience with renewable energy and renewable energy certificates.
• Previous experience with ISO14001.
• Previous experience with environmental regulations and compliance requirements in Mexico.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.