Sustainability Manager - Golden Sugar Company Limited at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To maintain and develop sustainability system to meet plant, customer and legal requirements

THE JOB

• Manages GSC’s sustainability development programs and develop the organization’s sustainability matrix
• Ensures business practices are environmentally friendly and in-line with GSC’s sustainability development goals and carbon reduction initiatives
• Help GSC determine and set achievable sustainable development goals
• Monitors and tracks the organization’s carbon footprint and reports periodically on the status
• Interfaces with stakeholders on GSC’s carbon footprint and sustainable development initiatives, generating and updating relevant sustainability data based upon customer request and reporting where necessary
• Work in developing GSC’s Annual Sustainability Report
• Liaise with other unit heads to reduce GSC’s carbon footprint
• Calculates and maintains a record of GSC’s carbon emissions in line with set targets
• Model GSC’s sustainability development goals against global trends/targets for the respective industry the organization identifies with
• Monitor and evaluate all aspects of the production process in line with GSC’s sustainability goals
• Manage GSC’s contributions to Environmental causes (Green CSR)
• To support the implementation of agreed environmental and other relevant standards
• To ensure GSC is in compliance with applicable environmental legislation
• To develop partnerships and relationships with relevant organizations on sustainability
• Promote environmental sustainable good practice / awareness in GSC.
• Performs other related duties as required
• Liaise with other departments in ensuring defined environmental parameters are maintained
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situation in future
• Prepare regular performance reports and metrics for sustainability and assist other departments in establishing databases to support sustainability objectives.
• Work with QA and HSE sections and others as appropriate to develop an effective sustainability program and training, including for all employees and managers.
• Verifies that a corrective action report is written and is filed if a non-conformity is found.
• Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising
• Audit, analyze and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
• Set Site’s sustainability targets, developing plans to meet those targets and oversee their delivery.
• Ensure compliance with QMS /FSMS requirements in the assigned work processes  

THE PERSON MUST

• Show initiative, to recognize emerging problems and proactively develop solutions using methods such as systems thinking
• Have the Ability to negotiate
• Be Able to demonstrate strong leadership and influence
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Have genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues, relevant legislation and renewable energy sources

EDUCATION

• Minimum requirement: BSC or HND in Environmental science course or Engineering (Preferably Environmental Sciences)
• Added advantage:  Experience in ISO series and other Management systems, Masters in an Environmental Science

EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement: 

• 5 years’ experience with capturing and reporting carbon emissions data on a recognized reporting platform, Good knowledge of local and international sustainability development goals and framework

Added Advantage:  

• Prior experience reporting on CDP

PROFESSIONAL (MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS)

Added Advantage:  

• Minimum requirement: Breeam Certification (if any)