Sustainability Coordinator (EcoVadis)

The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for gathering and analyzing sustainability data for assessing the company’s performance across Environmental, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement functions. To ensure tasks are completed in a manner that meets or exceeds all aspects of “Webb’s Quality and Environmental Commitment.” This role is responsible for managing, preparing and submitting the company’s data to EcoVadis or other business sustainability rating third party. This role is also responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing Webb Chemical’s initiatives for improving the businesses sustainability rating

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: None

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Collection & Analysis
• Gather and analyze data from focus areas related to sustainability
• Environmental (emissions, waste, energy use and recycling)
• Labor & Human Rights (fair treatment, working conditions)
• Ethics (anti-corruption, transparency, legality)
• Sustainable Procurement (sourcing from responsible suppliers)
• Assess Performance using the data to evaluate how well the company is doing in these areas
• Ensure all tasks align with Webb’s Quality and Environmental Commitment standards
• Prepare and submit sustainability report data to EcoVadis or other similar organization.
• Develop and oversee improvement initiative projects and strategies to improve Webb’s sustainability ratings.
• Policy Changes
• Training Programs
• Supplier Engagement
• Operational Improvements
• Understand and applying sustainability metrics
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
• Driving continuous improvement in sustainability practices
• Track KPIs, and prepare reports on sustainability performance for leadership and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal departments, external organizations, customers, and community members to foster sustainable practices and raise awareness
• Stay informed about relevant environmental legislation and regulations, and research emerging sustainability technologies and best practices
• Complete customer sustainability requests in a timely manner with Sales Leadership
• Complete supplier sustainability requests in a timely manner with Procurement Leadership
• Report Sustainability progress in the MRT (Management Review Team) meetings
• Be an auditor for the Quality Team
• Assist Quality Department
• QMS (Quality Management System)
• Quality Report Program
• Quality Surveys/Questionnaires request
• ISO, Responsible Distribution, Food Safety System Certification
• Document and Data Control (DDC)
• Updating and inputting controlled data into the system from various departments (Work Instructions, Forms, WMSM, etc.)
• Assist Vice President of Operations, Quality Department, EH&S Department with various projects as needed (i.e.: budget)
• Assist with investigation of QMS (Quality Management System) or SMS (Safety Management System) issues/incidents
• Be familiar with other quality programs (i.e.: Lean, Six Sigma, GMP, TQM, etc.)
• Contribute to team efforts
• Participating in Committees

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability management, chemistry, quality management, or similar field with 2 years of experience
• Extensive, in depth working experience in industry with Sustainability, Quality, Environmental aspects in the absence of a degree
• Understanding of sustainability concepts, environmental assessment methods, and relevant software and technologies
• Ability to use data analytics tools to monitor and report on performance metrics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in managing projects, budgets, Microsoft suit, CRM and various resources
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL CAPACITY

• Weight- lift 50 lbs
• Over shoulder and above head
• Low to ground bend/scoot
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Gripping/ Hands
• Lifting

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 – 45 hours/week
• Monday-Friday, normal business hours 8:00am-5:00pm
• After hours/ weekend work as needed
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Lunch: as planned/scheduled per day
• Out-of-Town: trips to customers, trainings, and conferences as needed