Sustainability Compliance Manager

Job Title: Sustainability Compliance Manager

Reports to: Trade Operations Manager

Location: Omaha, NE

OUR COMPANY:

JST Global, LLC, is a joint venture formed in 2020 between Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc, and Jacob Stern & Sons. At JST Global, LLC we are steadfast in our commitment to our employees and their families. As the largest US distributor of tallow, we are proud to serve the worldwide fats and oils market. This includes supporting the rapidly developing field of renewable fuels.

JST Global, LLC, has industry expertise to market and transport fat and oil products virtually anywhere in the world with offices and processing operations located in Houston, Texas; Omaha, Nebraska; and a new facility in Dakota City, Nebraska.

We are a company with a 160 year heritage and we are just getting started!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sustainability Compliance Manager serves as a strategic leader in ensuring organizational adherence to state, federal, and international sustainable fuel regulations. This role involves cross-functional collaboration across all levels of the organization to oversee the coordination, verification, and management of compliance-related data and documentation. The manager also plays a key role in supporting and guiding internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements to uphold the company’s sustainability commitments.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee the collection, organization, and maintenance of compliance-related data and documentation in accordance with state, federal, and international sustainable fuel regulations.
• Utilize enterprise systems and databases to manage and ensure the integrity of compliance records and reporting workflows.
• Research and resolve disputes that support mass balance reporting, shipment declarations, and other strategic trade decisions.
• Analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans related to regulatory changes and sustainability requirements.
• Conduct thorough reviews to validate the accuracy and completeness of compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of all required documentation for outbound shipments, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and industry partners regarding sustainability compliance.
• Represent the organization in relevant meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to remain informed of emerging trends and regulatory developments in sustainable fuel programs.
• Lead and support the management of internal and external data requests, certifications, audits, inspections, and other compliance-related activities.
• Leverage railcar reporting systems to proactively detect and address shipment discrepancies or delays, ensuring the integrity and timeliness of chain of custody documentation.
• Provide support to the Trade Execution team and contribute to cross-functional initiatives as needed.

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION

• Strong understanding of business and ability to operate within business systems applications.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and seek and recommend a more efficient and effective work process.
• Maintain organized shipment records for compliance purposes.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS DESIRED

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or compliance, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Excellent computer acumen, strong MS Excel skills required.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be highly organized with a high degree of accuracy.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proven work or life experience that demonstrates the ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
• Focus on Quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality.
• Learning Ability: The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively
• Integrity: Adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates (handling confidential information).
• Planning and Organizing: The ability to determine goals and priorities and to assess the actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.