Sustainability Manager, US/CAN

Background

In 2019 Ingredion launched our 2030 All Life sustainability plan, which sets out to drive meaningful change on social and environmental issues, through the adoption of low-carbon, socially-inclusive business practices. The company’s All Life plan lines out clear goals and milestone through 2030 that support a vision for delivering sustainable growth within a purpose-led organizational framework.

The Sustainability Manager, US/Canada is responsible for regional execution of our All Life sustainability strategy, as well as developing strategic approaches to stakeholder engagement, collaborations, and events leading to successful outcomes for sustainability.

Core Responsibilities

• Overall regional leadership for the All Life plan, to develop, implement, maintain and advance programs, policies, and initiatives
• Supports the US/Canada Go To Market (GTM) organization through the development of material for use with customers, as well sustainability training for GTM personnel
• Acts as the intermediary between the Corporate Sustainability team and regional management to define and manage sustainability goals, milestones, metrics, budget for the US/Canada region
• Represents Ingredion at regional trade associations like the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) Sustainability Commmittee
• Creates infectious excitement across the US/Canada organization in support of our sustainability and Impact Council efforts; coordinate regional engagement and philanthropy through YourCause online portal
• Facilitates embedding sustainable innovation into all aspects of our business
• Represent Ingredion in external organizations and help promote the company as a thought leader in sustainability
• Works with Corporate and Regional Communications to identify opportunities to communicate All Life milestones, achievements and leadership moments to key stakeholders, customers and for the US/Canada leadership townhalls and other internal events
• Along with Corporate Sustainability team, serve as a resource for customer communication and engagement on sustainability
• Regularly scans external environment for technological advances in field, ensuring Ingredion maintains competitive edge
  
  

Qualified Candidates Will Have

• A passion for sustainability and inclusion with a personal purpose to utilize role to make life better
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or similar. Master’s Degree preferred
• Strong experience leading, designing, managing and implementing strategies in sustainability or related programs
• Ability to develop effective networks, leading through influence, building consensus, and moving key initiatives forward
• Growth mindset, shaping the future, taking risks, failing, learning and recovering quickly to make bold changes
• Outstanding communicator with excellent oral and writing skills
• Exceptional project management skills to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while delivering timely results
• Takes ownership and accountability for results
• Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and agile
• Flexibility to travel across all US and Canada
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country