Sustainability Engineer
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Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center in Warren Michigan three times per week at minimum or other frequencydictated by the business.
The Role:The Strategic Programs and Partnerships (SP2) Sustainability Engineer at General Motors is responsible for managing third-party contracts that support the Resource Management (RM) and Chemical Management (CM) programs at select sites. This role is crucial in championing waste compliance and executing GMs Zero Waste goals. This role will act as the SP2 team battery management Subject Matter Expert (SME)
The Resource Management (RM) Program is a strategic alternative to traditional waste management and contracting designed to implement innovative source reduction recycling and recovery methods to continually improve the value of GM by-products or Resources. This program is integral to achieving GMs Zero Waste goal and ensuring waste compliance.
The Chemical Management (CM) Program oversees direct and indirect chemical procurement and logistics manages the disposition of process material byproducts and facilitates closed-loop systems to enhance material usage efficiency and reduce the environmental footprint across GMs operations.
What Youll Do:
Strategic Planning:Develop and execute strategic plans for GMs RM and CM programs budget management and track and measure program success in support of GMs sustainability goals.
Program Management:Support direct and indirect chemical procurement and logistics handle the disposition of process material byproducts and facilitate closed-loop systems at GMs facilities. Additionally manage the RM program by implementing innovative source reduction recycling and recovery methods to improve the value of GM by-products while ensuring environmental compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement:Engage with stakeholders to ensure continual improvement and support new program/project implementation.
Innovation and Change Management:Develop creative solutions to complex environmental challenges and support innovation to meet GM goals and initiatives.
Team Collaboration:Engage with environmental leaders and suppliers to foster teamwork resolve conflicts and value diversity.
Implement Battery Management Programs: Work cross functionally to develop and implement systems to support GMs electrification programs as it pertains to waste and scrap generation. Including third party locations. (May be called upon for global programs)
Your Skills & Abilities:
Bachelors degree with a major in Engineering or related sciences field.
3 years experience leading managing or overseeing small teams projects and/or contracted environmental service providers.
Must be able to travel regularly to support plant operations along with program and facility launch activities.
Apply qualitative and quantitative skills relevant to environmental programs (e.g. modeling budgeting financial analysis life cycle assessment interviewing surveying environmental and risk communication).
Analyze data and develop materials to communicate strategic RM/CM program initiatives.
Work independently and collaboratively for effective project management and communication.
Apply best practices to real-world sustainability in manufacturing and non-manufacturing contexts.
Act as a change agent.
Communicate effectively with peers strategic partners GM Finance Global Purchasing and Supply Chain and GM leadership.
Evaluate and resolve problems collaboratively and independently.
Resolve issues with internal and external constituencies.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:
Preferred proven experience with multiple medias in the environmental field.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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