Sustainability Specialist
Mohawk Industries · Muskogee
Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
Job Objective:
The Sustainability Specialist is an established performer that focuses on enhancing sustainability performance, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This role will assist in developing, implementing, and managing Sustainability initiatives across the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
- Help implement Sustainability programs and initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals.
- Support Sustainability projects, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
- Collaborate with various departments to integrate sustainability into business operations and decision-making processes.
- Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders, including annual sustainability reports.
- Track progress towards Sustainability goals and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Document sustainable sourcing policies and supplier assessments.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier compliance with sustainability standards.
- Work with procurement and supply chain teams to enhance the sustainability of products and services.
- Participate in cross-functional teams focused on Sustainability projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Required Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- 2-4 years of job-related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
Other Pertinent Job Information:
Disclaimer: It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
- Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
- Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.
- Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities.
- The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor.
- May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends,
and holidays.
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
- Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
- Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.