Sustainability Analyst

17757 Woodland Drive, New Boston, Michigan

Full-Time/Regular

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

• Gather and analyze data related to environmental impact, energy use, waste management, and resource consumption.
• Develop and maintain sustainability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Advise operations on capital improvement actions to drive energy efficiency, qualification of utility rebates.
• Primary point of contact for GHG emission reporting, including data collection and analysis.
• Prepare detailed reports on sustainability performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable sustainability reporting standards and regulations
• Assist with customer required sustainability reporting (CDP, CSR, Secaro, Supplier Assurance and others)
• Manage Power Bi dashboard used to track organization metrics including energy savings, cost savings, and emission reductions.
• Manage relationships with utility rebate program managers in each state and prepare utility rebate applications, track to receipt and report to Finance.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improving sustainability performance and reducing environmental impact.
• Primary liaison between Autokiniton and Department of Energy leading implementation of Better Plant Program for the organization.
• Manage and support sustainability projects from inception to completion including Energy Treasure Hunts and Waste Minimization
• Track opportunities for energy savings, decarbonization, and waste reduction to completion.
• Manage Air Leak Reduction efforts across all manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into business operations.
• Communicate sustainability goals, progress, and achievements to associates, management, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in sustainability committees and working groups.
• Advise project teams on impact of infrastructure improvements, conduct energy consumption analysis and propose alternatives, as appropriate.
• Implement corporate sustainability goals and strategies across facilities, including Secaro, Energy Treasure Hunt, energy efficiency, waste minimization and diversion.
• Stay updated on emerging sustainability trends, policies, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of sustainability within the organization.
• Continual education of plant staff and Machine Repair and Planning Team on energy efficiency topics
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all duties
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

This salary-exempt role is a part of our Environmental and Sustainability team and reports to the Manager of ESG and Sustainability.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus: (e.g., Certified Energy Manager)
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience.
• Sustainability training in accordance with customer requirements.

We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process

This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, o ffering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
• Willow Metro Park

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life…