Sustainability Program Manager

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is seeking a full-time Sustainability Program Manager in Hendersonville, NC. This role involves leading sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams, and engaging with the community. Responsibilities include developing programs related to energy, water, and waste management, as well as tracking performance metrics. The position requires significant decision-making and public-facing duties, emphasizing the company's commitment to environmental impact and employee well-being.
Position: SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER
Get to Know UsKen Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people.

We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role Reporting to the Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer, the Sustainability Program Manager is a key member of the Sustainability & Social Impact team whose work is guided by the company's Hop Forward ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, maintain and expand zero waste commitments and deliver projects and results that have a positive environmental impact.

This role also supports adjacent Hop Forward commitments in support of employee and community engagement. The Sustainability Program Manager leads the strategic development, implementation and ongoing success of programs and projects in our manufacturing facilities, restaurants and across our value chain. This role is responsible for ensuring cross-functional alignment and coordination in pursuit of sustainability objectives and collaborates closely with Program Manager counterpart and functional leaders.

This role requires a high level of decision-making, professionalism and subject-matter knowledge. This role also fulfills external, public-facing responsibilities within the local/regional community and with advocacy partners. Responsibilities also include key performance metrics tracking, reporting and auditing to achieve both short and long term Hop Forward objectives.

Please note:

This position is based in Mills River, NC. This position is a full-time, on-site role. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.

What's In It For You We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $71,921 to $111,117 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program - inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave.

We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do Research, develop, lead and implement strategic programs and projects related to energy, water, zero waste, transportation, supply chain, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions

Completion and maintenance of the company's greenhouse gas inventory for scopes 1, 2 and 3

Monthly/annual tracking and goal setting for energy, water and waste KPI metrics as well as vendor/contract management

Research, apply for, and manage grants and other funding mechanisms through local, state, or federal programs that support company initiatives to reduce GHG emissions and other environmental impact goals

Annually deliver impact report with environmental and social impact team Educate and train internal teams and external partners on sustainable practices and the company's Hop Forward strategy

Accountable for site-specific budget and making purchasing decisions as appropriate

Identify, implement, and maintain appropriate facility certifications (e.g. TRUE zero waste, LEED, Bicycle Friendly Business, etc.)Develop and maintain community partnerships with local environmental/sustainability groups as well as other businesses through speaking engagements, onsite community-facing events, and VIP tours

Support broader corporate responsibility initiatives as needed

Must be willing to work some non-standard hours on weekends if necessary.

Please Apply if You Have Bachelor's Degree preferreder ably in sustainability or related field or any combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved required3 years Leading, developing or supporting implementation of projects or programs, preferably related to environmental sustainability required1 year Researching, applying for and managing grant funding and/or rebates and incentives through local or state programs preferred1 year Greenhouse gas accounting/reporting preferred1 year Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Working knowledge of global sustainability initiatives, climate change, zero waste, water…