Sustainability Manager

Company: Michigan Milk Producers Association
Location: Novi
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager. In this role you will ensure the marketability of members' milk by offering comprehensive services tied to MMPA's sustainability initiatives. You will collaborate with our dairy processing facilities, corporate office, customers, and plant teams to drive sustainability efforts, including environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and animal welfare. Key responsibilities include conducting life cycle assessments (LCA) and calculating carbon footprints for various products and processes.About Us: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) - established in 1916 - is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., MMPA serves dairy farmers throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana, employing approximately 625 people in four states. In addition to a cheese plant in Indiana called the Middlebury Cheese Company, and a dairy product plant in Ohio called Superior Dairy, MMPA operates two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.Why you'll love working here:Competitive salaryhealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Sheild, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployees feedback and suggestion forums JOB RESPONSIBILITIESProvides information as needed to assure a clear direction in MMPA's sustainability initiativesCommunicates sustainability related information with key customers and sustainability partners through in person or virtual meetings.Remains up to date on current and future sustainability trends by monitoring industry trade journals, working with industry partners, and participating in appropriate conferences and webinars such as: National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), Newtrient, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and the Innovation Center for U.S. DairyAssists with the development and representation of MMPA's position on sustainability issuesAssists members in relaying their sustainability story in a manner that satisfies customer initiatives and expectationsAnswers customer's sustainability related questionnairesWorks with customers and NGOs to determine feasibility and subsequent implementation of sustainability projectsAggregates member, plant, and corporate sustainability data to generate MMPA's Cooperative Sustainability ReportCoordinates with MMPA's dairy plant teams to develop initiatives to drive dairy plant sustainability in the areas of GHG emissions, waste reduction, water use reduction, recycling efforts, development of sustainable packaging, and workforce developmentDelineates how dairy processing initiatives advances corporate sustainability initiativesDirects corporate and dairy processing sustainability reporting through industry accepted tools such as IntelexEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Environmental or Biological Sciences or related fieldAgricultural product related experience is desired, but not requiredAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsProblem solving mentality and consultative skillsProven track record of working in a team environmentAbility to travel outside and within the state approximately 40% of the timeProficient in MS Office suiteTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.

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