Director, ESG

The ESG Director is responsible for leading Coherents Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) strategy reporting customer engagement sustainability initiatives and operational ESG execution programs across the global organization. This position partners closely with operations EHS procurement engineering finance legal quality and business leadership to support scalable ESG execution aligned with customer expectations regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Develop and support execution of Coherents global ESG strategy aligned with operational priorities customer expectations and long-term sustainability objectives.
• Support development of measurable ESG goals roadmaps and annual operating plans.
• Monitor emerging ESG trends regulations customer expectations and reporting requirements.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding ESG risks opportunities and operational priorities

ESG Program Management

• Lead development implementation and continuous improvement of ESG programs standards policies and reporting processes.
• Coordinate annual ESG reporting activities sustainability disclosures and customer ESG assessments.
• Oversee Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) coordination activities corrective action tracking and customer sustainability audit support.
• Ensure ESG-related processes and reporting systems are standardized scalable and operationally effective.
• Support integration of ESG initiatives into manufacturing supply chain and operational activities.

Sustainability and Climate Programs

• Coordinate greenhouse gas emissions reporting activities including Scope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3 programs.
• Support renewable energy initiatives climate strategy activities and operational sustainability projects.
• Partner with procurement facilities operations and engineering teams on sustainability-related initiatives and customer requirements.
• Monitor evolving sustainability reporting standards and climate disclosure requirements.

Customer and External Engagement

• Coordinate responses to customer ESG requests sustainability questionnaires RBA assessments and environmental compliance inquiries.
• Support customer ESG audits and operational sustainability reviews.
• Represent Coherent in ESG-related meetings conferences customer engagements and industry forums.
• Support communication of ESG initiatives progress and performance metrics internally and externally.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Monitor ESG-related regulations customer standards and reporting requirements to ensure organizational readiness and compliance.
• Support ESG risk assessments and corrective action planning activities.
• Coordinate closure activities related to ESG audit findings customer assessments and sustainability action items.
• Support ESG due diligence activities associated with acquisitions expansions and strategic projects.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead ESG personnel and support ESG coordinators across regions and business groups.
• Partner closely with EHS regional leaders operations quality procurement legal HR and finance teams.
• Foster operational ownership and accountability for ESG initiatives throughout the organization.
• Participate in global EHS and ESG operating reviews and leadership meetings.

Administrative Oversight

• Prepare ESG KPI reports executive summaries and leadership presentations.
• Maintain systems for tracking ESG initiatives audit findings corrective actions and reporting deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement of ESG reporting processes governance systems and operational execution.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of ESG-related customer requests and regulatory submissions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Sustainability Engineering Business or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in ESG sustainability EHS compliance operations or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting ESG programs within global manufacturing or high technology industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks sustainability reporting RBA requirements and customer ESG expectations.
• Experience leading cross-functional operational initiatives and reporting programs.
• Experience with ISO14001 ISO45001 ISO50001 sustainability reporting frameworks customer compliance programs and ESG data management systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Power BI and AI tools preferred.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Strong strategic thinking and operational execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Ability to balance operational realities with long-term sustainability objectives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and organizational stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism ethics accountability and leadership capability.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and office environment depending on location.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25%.
• Ability to work full-time during core business hours in an in-office setting.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to support business or customer requirements.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to attend scheduled training follow site EHS procedures and comply with Coherent EHS standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Managers will ensure applicable safety and environmental procedures are followed consistently and that appropriate training risk assessments and compliance activities are maintained.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.