United States onlyRich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
At Rich Products, we are putting sustainability at the top of the menu, deeply committed to Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles through our Generations of Good strategy because we believe in the power of business to drive positive change and shared value creation for our associates, customers, and communities for generations to come. From protecting our environment to rolling up our sleeves in the community, we are including everyone at our table and unlocking the power of people to drive a positive transformation. At our core, we are dedicated to Renewing Planet, Nourishing Plates and Prioritizing People, from powering our work more responsibly, to using precious resources with care and respect – we’re protecting what matters today, to create a better tomorrow.
The Senior Manager, Global Operations Sustainability is responsible for the development and execution of the Enterprise Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy and establishing short, medium and long-term operations sustainability projects & programs to enable the delivery of our goals, working in partnership with Rich’s Corporate Sustainability office. This individual will lead the engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders across our supply chain, along with external partners, for the delivery of our sustainability goals. Reporting to the Director of Engineering Technologies and in close collaboration with our Manufacturing Plants, Engineering, Procurement and Generations of Good office, the Senior Manager, Global Operations Sustainability will build capability and drive enterprise reductions in carbon emissions intensity, waste, energy, and water, and lead the data gathering, data analysis, development, and submission of Rich’s Sustainability Reports, in alignment with environmental, social and governance standards.
We are happy to consider remote applicants within the USA. Travel not exceeding 25% is anticipated.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Develop Rich’s global energy, waste, water and sustainable food operations strategy and goals in partnership with our Corporate Generations of Good office, directly leading and driving results within our operational footprint.
• Lead the definition, justification and project management (as needed) of innovative sustainability projects and initiatives across our network, focused on breakthrough solutions, operational optimization and business value creation
• Develop a comprehensive emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3) reduction Master Plan, collaborate in the development of clean energy policies and clean energy contract origination in partnership with the Generations of Good office and Procurement
• Lead the measurement, analysis and reporting of Scope 1 and 2 global emissions, leveraging Rich’s resources and external vendors, and drive Scope 3 emissions data through external vendors and partnership with Procurement
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to develop a successful strategy to migrate and incorporate fit for use sustainable raw and packaging materials in our products and operations
• Provide input and support to SBTi SME target setting, driving corresponding emissions reduction work and related internal and external reporting
• Lead the data gathering, validation, leadership alignment, submission and continuous improvement of Rich’s Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Sustainability Report
• Provide support in the execution and corrective action response planning for customer requested SMETA audits and emissions data collection required for customer queries
• Incorporate Sustainability in Rich’s digital transformation
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor Degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Climate/Environmental Science, or related field of study (Masters Degree Preferred)
• 10+ years experience in leading large-scale operational sustainability programs
• Relevant experience in food and/or consumer goods manufacturing industries
• Self-managed, motivated for independent work and driver of breakthrough solutions
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of associates across multiple divisions and organization levels
• Demonstrated experience developing complex sustainability solutions and successfully justifying value proposition in this space
• Skill in organizing and influencing internal and external resources, establishing priorities and driving work forward to attain results (Project Management experience Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing 3rd party ESG vendors
• Demonstrated experience in Continuous Improvement and Six-Sigma processes
• Proficiency in CDP Reporting, GHG Protocols, SBTi Standards and SMETA audits
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Project, Visio)
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COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$121,440.00 - $182,160.00
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
