About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Sustainability Manager to lead our organization’s sustainability initiatives. This role will involve developing and implementing strategies to reduce environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and align our business goals with sustainability objectives. You will play a critical role in embedding sustainability into the core of our business to help us meet customer expectations and achieve industry leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science, corporate social responsibility, or a related field, coupled with excellent project management and communication skills.
By joining our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization’s sustainability efforts and make a tangible impact on our company, community, and environment while working in a collaborative and innovative culture. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to improving lives—for our customers, employees, and partners.
In this role, you will:
Develop Sustainability Strategies
- Design and implement sustainability plans aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
- Set measurable objectives and KPIs to track progress in the areas of greenhouse gas reduction, decarbonization, efficiency improvement, renewable energy, materials reductions, supplier requests for information and other carbon emission elimination strategies.
Manage Sustainability Programs
- Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and enhance resource efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to integrate sustainable practices into system designs and vendor selection.
- Work closely with small and mid-sized DCS suppliers, meeting them where they are to align their operations with sustainability best practices.
Ensure Compliance and Policy Adherence
- Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and certifications.
- Stay updated on emerging regulations and trends in material handling and automation technologies.
- Plan and manage a company-level emissions data audit by an independent third-party with limited assurance annually, and/or its LCAs/EPDs/PCFs as determined by the cadence of its verification.
Engage Stakeholders
- Educate employees, partners, and stakeholders about sustainability initiatives.
- Build partnerships with community organizations and industry groups.
Analyze and Report on Progress
- Publish annual sustainability reports for internal and external audiences.
- Monitor sustainability performance, including energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and material waste management.
- Prepare and present reports showcasing progress and success stories for internal and client-facing purposes. For example, provide a verified Life Cycle Assessment following industry standards (e.g., EPD, PCF) of purchased Deliverables, Products and Services accounting for 50% of contract spend, and supplier-specific allocated emissions of company-level GHG emissions data for the remainder.
We’re Excited About You Because:
You Bring Expertise:
- You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- You have 3-5 years of experience in sustainability management or a similar role.
- You have demonstrated experience in Scope 3 supply chain engagement, ideally with small to mid-sized suppliers.
- You’re knowledgeable about sustainability frameworks like GRI, CDP, or UN SDGs.
You Have Strong Skills:
- You’re skilled in project management and leading cross-functional teams.
- Your communication and presentation abilities inspire and engage others.
- You’re proficient in data analysis and reporting tools, with an eye for detail.
- You adapt well to change and take into account operational realities as part of delivering sustainability progress.
You’re Passionate About Sustainability:
- You’re excited to lead initiatives that reduce environmental impact and drive meaningful change.
- Certifications like LEED AP or ISO 14001 are a plus.
About Us:
Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.
And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.
More reasons to join our team:
- We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
- We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
- Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
- Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
- We do community outreach projects throughout the year
- We know how to throw company events
- We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?
Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.
