Sustainability Program Manager

Hex Armor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At Hex Armor®, we believe safety is not a luxury - it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived.

Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.

As Sustainability Program Manager, you will partner with the VP of Manufacturing to evolve and scale Hex Armor's sustainability strategy, objectives, and projects, building on the foundation already in place and making sure they deliver measurable results across the organization.

The position will help outline, manage, and measure defined initiatives, which will allow you to work across the organization’s key functions (operations, finance, marketing, category management, and product management/development) and our key suppliers. Additionally, when needed, you will work with our sales and global account teams to help existing and prospective customers find solutions for their Sustainability needs.

Grand Rapids, MI Office

• The overarching position responsibility is to support the organizational development and execution of stated sustainability goals and objectives, including our compliance with regulatory requirements such as the European Union’s CSRD Directive.
• Effectively maintain and continuously improve Hex Armor's Environmental Management System per ISO 14001.
• Effectively manage Sustainability projects to their completion by working with Hex Armor’s functional teams, including Uvex in Germany
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability programs and, when needed, recommend changes to close strategic gaps
• To actively research regulatory compliance requirements that impact company operations
• Work with our Operations team to define and implement Sustainable practices that positively impact company operations, thereby reducing our waste and carbon footprint
• Develop communication materials for company employees regarding a company’s sustainability goals
• Working with marketing to develop marketing and communication materials for our sales teams and customers
• Engage directly with our sales organization, suppliers, and customers to support customer initiatives, education, and training of Hex Armor
• Creating value for customers through the development of Sustainability programs, delivering solutions addressing critical pain points
• Work with Product Development and Product Management to ensure Sustainability characteristics are included in future products and services
• Consulting, advising, and training on green, energy-efficient products, recycling programs, and product substitutions
• Implement and create a SOP that define product carbon scores using Sima Pro software
• Organize company-wide environmental volunteer activities, impacting the local community
• Help create a Sustainability-rich culture and promote Sustainable business practices through company events, communications, and education

• Bachelor's Degree: degree in Business, Science, Environmental, or Sustainability

• Experience in project management. PM Certification preferred.
• Preferred: related industry experience (working knowledge of corporate environmental, social, and governance programs), including experience with ownership of ISO management systems (ISO 14001 or similar)
• Experience working with Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Software (Sima Pro)
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Willingness to travel up to 20% plus, including international travel
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge and experience…