Global Manager, Waste and Water Reduction

If you are a Sustainability professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career this role offers the chance to lead impactful waste and water reduction initiatives across Emersons global operations. You will guide enterprise-wide strategies strengthen resource efficiency practices and collaborate with teams around the world to advance Emersons Zero Waste to Landfill and Water Reduction this role you will translate data into actionable insights support continuous improvement at manufacturing sites and help shape programs that elevate environmental performance worldwide.

We look forward to seeing your application!

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead global strategies to reduce waste generation increase waste diversion and advance Zero Waste to Landfill progress across diverse manufacturing locations
• Drive water reduction initiatives support site-level implementation and coordinate activities aligned with global water stewardship goals
• Identify opportunities for waste and water efficiency improvements and support development of best practice guidance tools and resources
• Oversee data collection review and quality assurance for waste and water performance indicators ensuring accurate consistent reporting
• Serve as a key point of contact for environmental data systems providing clear guidance and training to site coordinators and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain auditready Waste Management and Water Management Plans
• Provide analysis insights and reporting content for sustainability disclosures customer requests and internal governance reviews
• Support global engagement through training best practice sharing and crossfunctional collaboration with EHS Operations Supply Chain and Sustainability teams
• Prepare materials and insights for leadership meetings including executive sustainability reviews
• Conduct or support global treasure hunt assessments focused on identifying waste and water efficiency opportunities

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships by actively listening welcoming diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration across teams and cultures. You are energized by complex challenges and navigate ambiguity with curiosity creativity and resilience. You use data and critical thinking to inform decisions break down problems and identify practical solutions that create meaningful impact. You communicate with clarity and adapt your approach to engage audiences at all levels from site teams to senior leadership. You take accountability for outcomes follow through on commitments and continuously seek out ways to improve processes and performance.

For This Role You Will Need:

• 25 years of experience working in environmental sustainability waste management water stewardship EHS or environmental data management
• Ability to analyze environmental data identify trends and communicate insights clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Experience supporting operational teams manufacturing sites or industrial environments
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed
• Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and work across time zones

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of waste streams recycling systems water use metrics or resource efficiency practices
• Experience contributing to sustainability reporting customer disclosures or environmental audits
• Familiarity with environmental data systems or sustainability software
• Certifications related to waste or resource management (such as TRUE Advisor or similar)

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.