Sustainability Program Manager

Why Choose Suddath to “Move” your Career to the Next Level?

At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive!  Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits. 

General position summary:

The Sustainability Program Manager will oversee and implement strategies to reduce waste and promote sustainability in our Workplace operations. This role is critical in ensuring that we meet our environmental targets, comply with regulations, and enhance our reputation as a green moving company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage programs to recycle and repurpose materials, ensuring maximum diversion from landfills.
• Develop and implement comprehensive waste reduction plans to encourage client accounts to be willing to fund ways to minimize landfill contributions from commercial moving activities.
• Collaborate with recycling facilities, charitable organizations, and other partners to ensure effective waste management solutions.
• Work parallel with project teams to vet beneficiaries, obtain client approvals of local charities and proposed disposition plans.
• Schedule inventories and decommissions with operations to verify proper data is collected for offering furniture on Suddath Storefront and removed in a timely manner.
• Conduct training sessions for staff to promote waste reduction practices and educate them on the importance of sustainability.
• Track, analyze, and report on waste metrics and sustainability performance, providing insights to improve processes.
• Ensure all waste management practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with clients to develop customized waste reduction plans and provide guidance on sustainable moving practices.

Job Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of waste reduction strategies, recycling processes, and relevant regulations.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, and analytical skills.
• Established customer service and presentation skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in waste management, sustainability, or related roles.
• Certifications in waste management or sustainability (e.g., LEED, SWANA) are a plus.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups