Director Sustainability (m/f/d)

About OSIWe are part of the OSI Group - the world's leading provider of customized food products. As one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S., we are dedicated, highly motivated innovators creating food solutions that connect people, families and communities around the globe. In our European divisions, we work every day to develop innovative food concepts for our customers in the foodservice and retail sectors.
We are looking for the following role to be based in our site in Burton-upon-Trent:
Director Sustainability (m/f/d) - UK.What your job includes
Responsibility for leading our strategy across a diverse range of food products and sustainability opportunities with a customer-centric approach to problem-solving and a broad understanding of global supply chain levers for sustainability, particularly related to agricultural supply chains and related industries and resources.
Effectiveinteractionand influence ofcustomers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders (such as NGOs, academia, trade associations, other agricultural related industries)
Develops and maintains inventory of current and potential customer ESG/Sustainability targets and objectives and advises potential strategies to support customers in meeting their commitments
Develops networks in the animal agriculture community to enable project development towards sustainability interventions in OSI’s supply chain.
Establishes methods and mechanisms to deliver outcome-based solutions for customers (specifically related to scope 3 climate commitments)
Leads sustainability data management and reporting for UK in collaboration with global team.
Prepares budgets, schedules, and other organizational reports in relation to Sustainability
Coaches and mentors sustainability staff to continuously evolve capabilities, capacity and skill sets needed to achieve sustainability outcomes.
What we expect from you
Good experience in agriculture services, agriculture project management andcarbon accounting is desired
Deep understanding of sustainability opportunities in the food industry, particularly related to climate / GHG accounting, target-setting, supply chain challenges related to ESG topics
Ability to liaise with farmers and related agriculture business to build relationships
Curious, flexible and adaptable to change and the evolving sustainability challenges, government policies
Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills are critical combined with the ability to successfully navigate within a large, multicultural business
Proven planning and project management skills paired with a goal-oriented work ethics
Experience in developing and leading a team whileshowingexceptional coaching skills
Degree in environmental technology, agri-sciences or related field
Fluent communication in English on all levels of hierarchy
What we offer youWe are a company with flat hierarchies, value-based corporate culture and a pronounced customer orientation in a special market. We know that the commitment of our employees is the basis of our success. We therefore support you by quickly giving you responsibility and developing you according to your talents.
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