Manager, Sustainability & Regional EHS

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The EHS and Sustainability (EHSS) Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining environmental compliance and ISO 14001 based environmental management system for site operations and deepening the culture of sustainability and environmental improvements across Sony Electronics and Sony of Canada in North America.

Additionally, they will manage the North America Regional Environmental and Safety Office (NARESO) to assure conformance with Sony Group’s environmental and occupational health and safety requirements and leads initiatives and audit program to strengthen Sony’s efforts in environmental sustainability as well as OH&S across applicable Sony group companies in the region. 

The position will develop, implement, and maintain plans and programs that ensure operational EHS compliance and enhance the performance of site operations and foster a sustainable culture amongst employees where sustainability is an integral part of the core business value. This position coordinates and collaborates with various departments, sites, group companies, and headquarters in Japan, and acts as the functional expert, building knowledge and capacity for EHS management across the organization. The position reports to the Environmental Director. 

The EHSS Manager has the following key responsibilities:

• Manage ISO 14001 certification program and environmental compliance through the role of environmental management representative for SEL San Diego and supporting applicable facilities in the region, ensuring regulatory compliance of facilities, maintaining procedures, permits and other documented information, driving for continuous improvements and reduction of environmental impacts. Work with relevant departments, participating sites, group companies as well as stakeholders and conduct environmental audits of applicable facilities for continual improvement and operational compliance.

• Ensure that sites and companies under NARESO establish proper metrics and programs to ensure compliance with emerging EHS laws and regulations and achieve Sony’s global goals around EHS.  Maintain ISO 14001 and 45001 certificates as NARESO and support applicable sites. Monitor trends and benchmark around sustainability in North America and identify areas of improvement and develop and deploy regional policies and initiatives to address the improvement needs. Facilitate sharing and implementation of best management practices among sites and company operations. As a liaison, represent regional perspectives in internal discussion to develop a global direction and programs at Sony. 

• Manage EHS data reporting for all facilities under NARESO, ensuring proper and timely reporting. Monitor and analyze site specific and regional trend and progress toward targets and report it on a regular basis. Support annual data verification audit and manage climate disclosure as well as sustainability reporting requirements.

• Manage internal and external communication and engagement activities regarding environmental and sustainability initiatives, products, and achievements.  Build out employee engagement programs and raise awareness of environmental efforts, collaborating with individuals across the organization. Promote and lead volunteer activities in the communities and maintain relationships with partner organizations and non-profits.  Manage programs and events to strengthen Sony’s environmental efforts through collaboration and partnership with various stakeholders.  Monitor and manage customer and other stakeholder expectations, inquiries and requirements on sustainability.

REQUISITE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.  Preferred field of study include Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Sustainability, or Corporate Responsibility.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a related field. 

• Good techn