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Sustainability Manager at Logistics/Supply Chain Co., Battle Creek MI

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Lead with us as you develop, support, and manage Sustainability projects to minimize our impact on the planet and communities where we live, work and source.  While you are at it you’ll be building your network and expertise in a thriving environment of professional development and teamwork.  And together we’ll build a stronger future for our company and your career.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?In your role as a Sustainability Manager at Kellogg, you will be part of our success by:
• Developing, implementing, supporting and managing specific Sustainability projects that are consumer and customer facing
• Providing support and management for other sustainability projects including energy and water reduction, alternative energy, responsible sourcing and sustainable agriculture
• Coordinating with Business Units, functional areas and Company wide for sustainability projects insuring consistency
• Managing, facilitating and coaching sustainability resources in sustainability and employee engagement processes utilizing steering committees or other vehicles such as GoGreen teams to effectively direct overall sustainability programs
• Supporting the business with functional expertise on sustainability project decisions
• Establishing and measuring key priorities and key priority indicators (KPI’s) for sustainability metrics, and supporting measurement, analysis and communication of results
• Effectively partnering with external stakeholders such as industry groups, suppliers, agricultural groups, and others to accomplish sustainability goals
 
WHAT DO I NEED TO DEMONSTRATE?
As well as a hunger to learn and succeed in Sustainability, to be considered for this position you must be able to meet the following requirements:

Required:• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent and substantial work experience in Sustainability or GoGreen initiatives
• Strong project management skills
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively communicate with governmental agencies, external stakeholders, suppliers and all levels of management, union leadership, and production employees
• Capable of directing several priorities and responding professionally to a variety of external and internal stakeholders
• Able to handle crisis situations professionally, unusual time constraints, multiple and changing priorities
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
This role travels approximately 20% of the time.

Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
 

Job Function

: Logistics and Supply Chain

Primary Location

: USA-MI-Battle Creek - Corporate Headquarters

Job Type

: Professional

Closing Date

: Ongoing

Relocation Assistance

: Yes