Zeus Living

Director, Environmental and Sustainability

Zeus Living$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering and 10+ years' experience in manufacturing, preferably in plastics extrusion or medical device industries.
  • 5 years of experience managing environmental programs at a corporate level or across multiple locations in manufacturing operations.
  • Professional certifications in environmental training or credentials.
  • Proven ability to drive organizational change and motivate employees at all levels toward sustainability.
  • Strong analytical skills to process complex data into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex projects within budget, adept at integrating new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute environmental strategies that align with overall sustainability goals.
  • Manage the environmental department's annual budgets and develop team members.
  • Track and analyze performance indicators such as energy use and waste reduction.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental laws and identify potential risks.
  • Prepare sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders under various frameworks.
  • Collaborate with department leads to implement eco-friendly practices in daily operations.
  • Serve as the primary contact for all stakeholders regarding sustainability initiatives.
  • Lead educational workshops and training programs to promote environmental responsibility among employees.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence organizational sustainability and environmental strategies.
  • Work at the intersection of operational activities and ESG objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization.
  • Develop and manage an environmental department focused on innovation.
  • Opportunity for continuous professional growth through leading projects that adapt to technological changes.
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Job Description

Job Summary

The Director of Environmental Sustainability is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing, strategies to minimize Zeus' environmental footprint while ensuring long-term profitability and compliance with regulations. This key role serves as a bridge between a company's operational activities and its broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG)/Sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, design and execute comprehensive environmental strategies, goals, policies and action plans that align with the company's overall sustainability strategy.
  • Prepare, execute and control annual budgets for the environmental department to also include the management of team members and their development.
  • Track and analyze performance indicators such as energy and water consumption, waste reduction, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • Identify, monitor and ensure adherence to local, national, and international applicable environmental laws and identify potential environmental risks, to include the use of chemicals and associated risks as an example.
  • Prepare periodic internal and external environmental sustainability reports within identified frameworks such as, EQT parent reporting, SBTi, EcoVadis and CDP.
  • Collaborate across facilities with departments leads in Supply chain, Finance, Innovation and HR to embed eco-friendly practices into daily operations.
  • Act as the primary contact for all internal staff, customer and external partners, regulatory bodies, and community groups regarding environmental sustainability initiatives.
  • Identify & lead educational workshops for the department team members and internal training/programs to foster a culture of environmental responsibility among employees.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in science (Environmental Science or Engineering preferred) and 10+ years' experience in manufacturing, with preferred experience with plastics extrusion or medical device industries.
  • 5 years at corporate level or multi-location environmental program management for manufacturing operations.
  • Evidence of professional environmental training certification & credentials.
  • Capability to drive organizational change and motivate employees at all levels, in building a culture of sustainability.
  • Ability to process complex data and translate it into actionable strategic recommendations.
  • Strong verbal and written skills to present technical information clearly to various audiences, to include internal stakeholders, customer and regulatory authorities.
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing long-term projects within budget and an ability to adapt to new technology changes including the optimal use of AI.
  • Deep understanding of GHG Protocol, renewable energy technologies, and life cycle assessments (LCA). Experience with voluntary disclosure bodies, to include SBTi, EcoVadis and CDP.


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About Zeus Living

Zeus Living is a technology-driven property management company that offers furnished housing for business travelers and extended stays. The company was founded in 2015 by Kulveer Taggar and Joe Wong. Zeus Living provides a hassle-free living experience for its customers by offering fully furnished apartments, 24/7 support, and flexible lease terms. The company has raised over $90 million in funding and has expanded to multiple cities across the United States.
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