Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Manager

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you'll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading utility management projects with a focus on advancing sustainability and operational efficiency. Champion initiatives that monitor and analyze energy, water, and waste usage trends to identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and consumption reduction. Collaborate across teams to set and achieve measurable sustainability goals, ensuring our facilities operate efficiently while supporting the company's environmental commitments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Establishes utility project objectives and manages collaboration efforts with suppliers on all company utilities and systems to ensure manageable cost.
• Provide input/feedback based on manageability, variation analysis, and philosophy; plans, organizes and schedules project activities and assignments; coordinates and presents activities with management and other organizations.
• Manage electric, gas and water systems to ensure that infrastructure is up-to-date, inspect facilities, and order maintenance repairs as necessary.
• Ability to read all consumption meters resulting in analyzing data to provide recommendations.
• Ability to understand and review utility rate structures.
• Guide and determine utility infrastructure processes, methodology, discrete utility operations and associated standards to be used for sub-metering and management.
• Oversees projects and communicates changes and budget projections for new projects; analyzes system performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations to keep task on target. Ability to create cost benefit analysis on applicable projects.
• Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on issues related to systems, material, equipment, specifications and processes.
• Identifies and communicates recommendations regarding supplier or maintenance arrangements for improvements and equipment flow.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of work performed.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with utility industry, regulatory agencies and internal customers.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement sustainable utility solutions (e.g., renewable energy, energy-efficient equipment, water conservation technologies) to reduce the company's environmental footprint and support corporate sustainability goals.
• Monitor and report on utility usage trends to identify opportunities for energy and water savings, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain relevant environmental certifications (e.g., LEED, ENERGY STAR) for facilities and operations.
• Research, apply for, and manage utility/energy rebates, credits, and tax incentives available at local, state, and federal levels to maximize financial returns on sustainability investments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, incentive programs, and emerging technologies that impact utility management and sustainability in the aviation industry.
• Develop business cases and cost-benefit analyses for sustainability projects, incorporating available financial incentives and projected environmental impact.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and compliance teams to ensure proper documentation and reporting of sustainability initiatives and financial benefits.
• Partner with external agencies, utility providers, and industry groups to stay informed about best practices and new opportunities for sustainable utility management.
• Educate and engage internal stakeholders on the benefits of sustainable practices and the financial advantages of utility improvements.
• Integrate sustainability metrics into utility project planning, execution, and performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking against industry standards and implementing lessons learned from completed projects.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree required in Business Management, Construction Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years' relevant experience required, preferably in the utility industry.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma desired
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)
• Action oriented, managerial courage, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional organization
• Excellent organizational skills
• Builds and maintains constructive relationships
• Ability to effectively lead and develop others
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective teams

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Textron Aviation's Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit for more information on the tax credit.

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