What are the responsibilities and job description for the Green Sustainability Strategist position at Phifer Incorporated?
Phifer Incorporated is a leader in the insect screen, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, engineered products and designed fabrics industries. As the world’s largest producer of aluminum and fiberglass insect screening, Phifer has capitalized on its wire drawing and textile weaving expertise to flourish in these and other related markets. Our products keep pace with technological innovations and design trends, and our workforce reflects the diversity, international versatility and customer service commitment expected in today’s marketplace. The two main goals are to excel in quality and in service. Phifer has kept this commitment to our customers for more than six decades and remains dedicated to continuing to provide quality products and quality service for years to come.
The Green Sustainability Strategist is responsible for the research, development, identification and implementation of new green polymers and unique raw materials to be used in the process of manufacturing green specialty textiles that meet both customer and business needs while remaining environmentally responsible. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following essential job functions:
Must have a bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College or University in Materials Engineering, Textile
Chemistry, Polymer Engineering or related field of study
Prefer proficiency and experience in sustainability with manufacturing experience
The Green Sustainability Strategist is responsible for the research, development, identification and implementation of new green polymers and unique raw materials to be used in the process of manufacturing green specialty textiles that meet both customer and business needs while remaining environmentally responsible. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following essential job functions:
- Be able to identify, recommend and define paths for green opportunities with current product assortment
- Travel both domestically and internationally
- Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to determine and meet business needs in a way that is environmentally sound
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers of raw materials to identify products that support sustainability efforts
- Understand the functionality of current raw materials in order to identify substitutions
- Be familiar with and understand environmental government regulations in both the US and Europe and be able to communicate recommendations based on these guidelines while adhering to compliance
- Pilot and oversee trials of new materials monitoring, analyzing and tracking data of performance
- Identify and incorporate industry trends with green initiatives
- Support cross-functional teams to achieve goals
- Assess and report current product state in relation to the company’s environmental performance
Must have a bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College or University in Materials Engineering, Textile
Chemistry, Polymer Engineering or related field of study
Prefer proficiency and experience in sustainability with manufacturing experience
