Sustainability Coordinator
Location
Traverse City, MI | United States
Job description
About North Bay Produce
North Bay Produce, Inc. is a grower-owned cooperative of fresh produce operations located throughout North and South America. With the increasing demands placed on fresh produce from government regulations and the private sector, there is an opportunity to be part of a growing company while positively impacting the sustainability of our global supply chain.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and report on sustainability data and key performance indicators such as energy, water, waste, packaging, and supplier-related sustainability metrics.
- Manage reporting of sustainability data to stakeholders and retail customers, complying with any requirements and evolving regulations.
- Monitor and incorporate (as needed) external standards and reporting frameworks to verify and validate sustainability performance of suppliers.
- Ability to work in and navigate through multiple software portals to report sustainability related metrics.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Assist with the creation and management of standard operating procedures, policies, specifications, and logs to support the sustainability programs implemented.
- Supports and improves upon processes and programs that will improve companywide sustainability initiatives; supports the overall sustainability strategy and team.
- Ability to travel by car or airplane with overnight stays.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with sustainability topics such as: renewable energy, GHG foot printing and reduction, packaging, waste, IPM, water conservation.
- Familiarity or knowledge of external sustainability standards and reporting frameworks.
- Spanish proficiency beneficial, but not required.
Reports to
- Reports directly to the Director of Food Safety & Compliance and indirectly to the Vice President of Operations.
- Works with various departments including Compliance, Marketing, Packaging, and Sales.
Location
North Bay Produce HQ
Traverse City, MI
USA
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Food Systems, Food Technology, Agricultural Business or relevant discipline
0-5 years’ Experience working in industry
Key Skills
Organization
Communication
Data collection
Data analysis
Self-starter
Team oriented
To inquire within please send a cover letter and resume to
Jennifer Pulcipher at
[email protected].
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