Sustainability Manager – North America

Novalis Innovative Flooring is a global leader in premium, sustainable flooring solutions. With

over 40 years of design and manufacturing expertise, we are committed to shaping a better

future for people and the planet through circular innovation, responsible production, and

transparency.

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Sustainability Manager – North America to

help advance our sustainability goals, ensuring our products and operations reflect the

highest environmental and social standards in the industry.

• Implement and adapt Novalis’ global sustainability strategy within North America to meet corporate targets for environmental and social impact reduction.
• Embed circular thinking (cradle-to-cradle principles) into all stages of product design, production, and marketing.
• Translate regulatory requirements and global standards into actionable product and operational requirements for the North American business.
• Work closely with the Global Sustainability Manager to align data collection, reporting, and initiatives with global frameworks.
• Partner with Product Management and R&D during the discovery phase to provide U.S. sustainability market insights, compliance information, and sustainability criteria for
• Support the testing, evaluation, and certification of new products during the
• Screen new primary and secondary raw materials for compliance with U.S. environmental regulations and Novalis sustainability guidelines.
• Challenge R&D to explore alternative and recycled materials, and continuously improve product circularity and recyclability.

• Coordinate data collection and evaluation for the annual corporate sustainability report, aligning with GRI, SASB, and ESRS standards.
• Analyze North American supply chain activities to identify opportunities for increased resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
• Manage and maintain sustainability databases and cloud storage systems for internal reporting and transparency.
• Analyze our waste streams and work on waste reduction schemes to divert production and packaging waste from landfill and incineration.

• Oversee and maintain product certifications (e.g., Floor Score, Greenguard, EPD, HPD, Declare) and site certifications (e.g, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) for North American operations.
• Support customers and stakeholders in meeting green building standards such as LEED and WELL.
• Ensure continuous compliance with all North American environmental and sustainability regulations.

• Provide sustainability training for Novalis employees to foster awareness and ownership of sustainability initiatives.
• Represent Novalis in customer meetings, industry events, and sustainability forums as a credible, professional voice for our environmental commitment.
• Offer sustainability support to North American operations and customers as needed, serving as a key contact for sustainability-related inquiries.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sustainability or environmental management experience, preferably within the flooring, building materials, or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of green building certification systems (LEED, WELL, etc.) and environmental labeling systems (EPD, HPD, Declare, etc.).
• Proven experience with LCA methodologies, data collection for GRI/SASB/ESRS, and corporate sustainability reporting.
• Strong understanding of circular economy principles and product stewardship.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred certifications: LEED AP, WELL AP, or equivalent sustainability accreditation.

At Novalis, sustainability is more than a goal—it’s the foundation of how we design, manufacture, and inspire. You’ll be part of a global team committed to leading our industry toward a circular, transparent, and resilient future. If you’re passionate about transforming ideas into measurable impact, we’d love to have you on our journey.