Sustainability Manager jobs in Springfield, OR

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately owned company and one of North America's leading producers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and thermally fused laminates. Roseburg also manufactures softwood and hardwood plywood, lumber, LVL and I-joists. The company owns and sustainably manages more than 600,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal facility in Coos Bay, Ore. Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. To learn more about the company please visit www.Roseburg.com.

Purpose

Roseburg is seeking a passionate, articulate, and experienced professional to lead our growing sustainability program This dynamic position will engage in a wide range of established and growing programs and will work closely with our Government Affairs team.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Government Affairs team, provide a leading voice within associations and committees and manage policy engagement on Carbon and other Sustainability issues.
• Monitor and anticipate related legislative and regulatory policies of local, state, and federal governments that may impact the company.
• Create an annual Corporate Sustainability Report for the Board of Directors.
• Conduct ESG reporting by gathering and tracking company data and developing reports as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain company Carbon database including Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
• Work closely with our Commercial and Operations teams to revise and maintain product EPD’s, LCA’s, and other declarations.
• Work across the company to identify opportunities for potential improvements in energy efficiency and emissions reductions.
• Communicate policy updates, implications, and strategies internally to key personnel.
• Maintain and promote a positive image of Roseburg.
• Embody company core values.
• Exhibit the highest ethical standards.
• Travel as necessary, including company locations and association/policy venues.
• Model Company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience in natural resource sustainability issues or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Understanding of natural resource businesses and experience in related field
• Passion for elevating and communicating the positive role that wood products manufacturing has on global sustainability
• Expert and trusted advisor of sustainability issues
• Proven abilities to build relationships and influence others (up, down, peers; internal and external)
• Strong strategic analysis and complex problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening, writing, and verbal communications skills
• Self-directed, able to meet deadlines, and work independently
• Maintains composure in high-pressure situations
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and can effectively and appropriately interact with a wide variety of audiences including public officials, scientists, operations managers, technical staff, industry leadership, and the general public
• Comfortable in public settings
• Advanced presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to set and articulate clear objectives
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to work in and maintain a highly functional internal and external team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience in natural resource sustainability issues

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