Sustainability Manager

Summary: The Sustainability Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of Green Plains’ sustainability program, including regulated fuel pathway management, data oversight, and program compliance. This role is responsible for maintaining and optimizing Carbon Intensity (CI) calculations, leading the rollout of CI tools, and supporting audits and verifications. The Sustainability Manager reports to the Director of Sustainability, Government & Regulatory Affairs. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Oversee the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship programs at the facilities and partner with the third-party provider to ensure continuous monitoring is completed. 
• Oversee daily operations of the sustainability program, including regulated fuel pathway management and data oversight. 
• Maintain and optimize CI calculations across all plants. 
• Lead the rollout and continuous improvement of the CI calculator. 
• Manage project coordination, data collection, documentation, and reporting support. 
• Educate operations teams on CI levers and operational decisions impacting 45Z and LCFS returns. 
• Support compliance and risk management activities, including audits and verifications. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify and prioritize carbon reduction opportunities. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, business, information technology or related field (master’s preferred). 
• 3 years of experience in sustainability or compliance program management, data analysis, or regulated fuel pathways. 
• Experience with CI calculations, LCFS, and 45Z programs. 
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills. 
• Independently manage and resolve issues related to CI calculations and data integrity. 
• Identify operational improvements to reduce CI and enhance credit value, implementing solutions without escalation. 
• Address and resolve day-to-day program and data management challenges. 
• Develop and implement process improvements for data collection, reporting, and compliance support. 
• Make decisions on routine program operations and escalate only those with significant strategic or compliance risk. 

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.  

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.   

Company Description   

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company driving the transition to a low-carbon economy through the production of renewable fuels and sustainable, high-impact ingredients. Leveraging agricultural, biological, and fermentation expertise, the company transforms renewable crops into low-carbon energy and feedstocks. Green Plains is a leader in low-carbon intensity (CI) biofuels production and continues to explore opportunities to expand its output. With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Green Plains is delivering long-term value to stakeholders. For more information, visit www.gpreinc.com