Sustainability Manager

Description

About Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

This role is hybrid with 3 days/week (M-W-F) in office.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection, management, and reporting of sustainability data across energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Lead greenhouse gas accounting across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• Analyze sustainability performance data and translate findings into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Monitor utility performance and support facility-level energy and water efficiency initiatives in partnership with plant and operations teams.
• Maintain methodologies, calculations, and documentation to ensure data quality and consistency.

Reporting & Communications

• Maintain and enhance sustainability KPI tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting processes to provide visibility into progress against company goals.
• Lead the project management, data collection, content development, and publication of the company's annual Impact Report across environmental, social, and governance topics.
• Support voluntary and regulatory reporting requirements, including customer, investor, and emergingregulatory disclosures (e.g., customer sustainability requests, CDP, SB-253, and SB-261)
• Develop presentations, communications, and training materials to build sustainability awareness andcommunicate progress across the organization.
• Support assurance activities as required

Strategy & Program Execution

• Support development and execution of GSF's sustainability strategy, including decarbonization, resource efficiency, waste diversion, customer commitments, and regulatory readiness
• Monitor emerging sustainability regulations, frameworks, and industry trends, providing recommendations to strengthen programs and disclosures.
• Manage relationships with external sustainability partners and service providers.
• Provide recommendations regarding sustainability frameworks, reporting approaches, and industry best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, prioritize, and advance sustainability projects that contribute to GSF's environmental goals.
• Lead GSF’s annual Earth Week Engagement.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Leadership/Management Responsibility

• Serve as a sustainability subject matter expert and trusted partner across the organization
• Effectively communicate technical sustainability concepts to diverse audiences
• Support and influence sustainability efforts through collaboration with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and the Sustainability Coordinator Network.
• Lead sustainability projects and initiatives, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve business and sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred advanced education and/or certifications in sustainability, environmental science, social science, corporate governance, or other related fields.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, corporate responsibility, manufacturing ,consulting, or related fields; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience with greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability reporting frameworks preferred (e.g.,GHG Protocol, CDP, SBTi).
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, logistics, or related industries is a plus.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainabilit