Sustainability and Energy Manager

This role oversees, executes, and manages Energy and Sustainability Programs at Bowling Green Metal forming, focusing on continuous improvement and capital endeavors while tracking and communicating savings.

• Supervise project expenses and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Identify and pursue savings opportunities, including profitability calculations for energy‑saving projects.
• Continuously improve energy efficiency and reduce demand through technical or organizational measures.
• Implement use of renewable energy sources where possible.
• Identify and utilize funding sources and reduction potentials.
• Initiate awareness‑raising activities (training, demonstrations) for staff.
• Manage Energy Compliance, staying current with legislation.
• Lead education regarding energy management.
• Develop and oversee short‑ and long‑term projects and strategies to increase efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize consumption.
• Manage energy‑related continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Submit documentation and updates for projects, utility consumption reports, and results.
• Present recommendations to management teams.
• Maintain required documentation.
• Conduct monthly Energy Team Meetings.
• Maintain energy monitoring and cost planning (recording consumption, preparing data for budget, checking plausibility via monitoring system).
• Detect optimization potentials via the energy monitoring system.
• Plan and implement energy and media cost savings with support of developers.
• Work with maintenance, facility, and environmental teams to develop and implement measures.
• Prepare RFQ for new projects.
• Support budget creation, manage energy budget spending, and identify goals for each project.
• Prepare analytical reports and readouts summarizing usage and savings via Energy Portals.
• Support Lean Manufacturing requirements and audits.
• Benchmark energy efficiency measures against other plants or suppliers.
• Investigate innovative technologies and processes.
• Stay in contact with other Energy Champions and the Regional Global Energy Lead.
• Lead Energy Walks/Treasure Hunts.
• Maintain and update the Energy Board and trackers.
• Achieve Mafact 6.10 target score.
• Provide educational leadership and ensure visibility of energy and sustainability topics on floor and in common areas.
• Report in plantwide meetings on energy and sustainability topics.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Degree in Energy/Sustainability Management or minimum three years of related experience in energy project management or industrial facilities management.
• Experience analyzing energy operational data (electricity, gas, water) and drawing improvement insights.
• Proven track record of completing a wide array of energy projects.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and plant automation (automotive manufacturing preferred).
• Experience with process equipment such as compressors, chillers, MUAs, flow meters and HVAC systems (commercial & industrial building).
• Knowledge of electrical systems and interpretation of schematics/drawings.
• Effective leadership and team motivation skills.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, including presentation abilities for customer interface.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain confidentiality.
• Education of team on energy reduction and sustainability; ensuring topics are visible and reported.

• Health Insurance (including telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program – up to $1,000 per hired referral
• Onsite cafeteria and fully stocked breakrooms
• Annual summer cookout
• Annual Christmas Party
• Onsite nurses

Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent.

Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.