Sustainability Specialist | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

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Penn Yan, NY, United States

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Description

Kan Pak, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is core to many of our products, allowing them to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months.

From coffee beverages and creamers to yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, Kan Pak delivers innovative solutions supported by state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service.

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

Kan Pak, a Golden State Foods (GSF) company, is seeking a passionate and results-driven Sustainability Specialist to lead and implement site-level sustainability initiatives that support our 2030 environmental goals and long-term business strategy. This role serves as a key driver of environmental performance, operational efficiency, and associate engagement-acting as the site champion for sustainability.

The ideal candidate brings analytical strength, collaborative leadership, and hands-on experience translating sustainability strategy into measurable results within a manufacturing environment.

* WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Sustainability Strategy & Implementation

* Serve as the site lead for sustainability initiatives and progress toward GSF's 2030 goals

* Partner closely with the GSF Corporate Sustainability Team to support system-wide initiatives

* Collaborate with facility leadership to design and implement programs that reduce:

* Energy consumption

* Water usage

* Greenhouse gas emissions

* Waste generation

* Analyze facility operations to identify sustainability and operational improvement opportunities

* Lead root-cause analysis and facilitate systematic problem-solving

* Support project leadership by defining, financially justifying, and launching sustainability projects

* Coordinate with project leaders to manage integration issues across initiatives

* Provide feedback and recommendations to leadership on SOP improvements

* Establish project measurement and tracking processes; deliver timely reports to stakeholders

* Evaluate outcomes and impacts of implemented actions

* Lead the development and implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) using ISO 14001 as a guideline

* Investigate renewable energy opportunities (e.g., solar, wind, hydropower) in collaboration with Procurement

Collaboration & Engagement

* Work cross-functionally with Operations, Corporate Leadership, Product Development, Safety, Sales, and other teams

* Engage external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, on sustainability initiatives and information requests

* Develop and maintain facility-level sustainability policies

* Create and deliver training programs to educate associates on sustainability initiatives and expectations

* Establish systems to measure, track, monitor, and report sustainability metrics, including:

* GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3 where applicable)

* Energy consumption

* Water and waste reduction

* Monitor progress toward long-term sustainability goals

* Prepare and present reports to site and corporate leadership

* Support internal and external communications that promote Kan Pak's sustainability efforts

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Social & Compliance Responsibilities

* Maintain compliance with Kan Pak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety, and regulatory requirements

* Act in alignment with Kan Pak's Creed and Values

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations and/or environmental sustainability, including Environmental Management Systems

* Knowledge of sustainable manufacturing practices

* Hands-on…