Global Manufacturing Facilities & Sustainability Director

About the Position

Global Manufacturing Facilities & Sustainability Director

Join HARMAN Automotive as a Global Manufacturing Facilities & Sustainability Director to lead sustainability initiatives and drive best practices in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing facilities Standards and Best Practices globally.
• Formulate and execute the global sustainability strategy and roadmap in Manufacturing.
• Identify specific drivers and KPIs for Manufacturing Sustainability and manufacturing facilities management including energy management, alternative sources, water conservation, zero waste to landfill, etc.
• Collaborate with global facilities to drive synergies and cost savings in areas such as cleaning, maintenance, security, cafeteria services, etc.
• Work with our insurance partner to reduce our risk rating through proactive engagement and driving execution of identified improvements.
• Collaborate with leaders in Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Procurement, and Supply Chain to identify and reduce environmental impact in the product lifecycle.
• Drive best in class programs which position HARMAN Manufacturing Sustainability in the forefront of global surveys and audits, while contributing to cost and quality optimization.
• Engage with OEM customers on Manufacturing Sustainability requirements, future needs and goals to be addressed with new manufacturing and supply chain approaches.
• Establish external partnerships with organizations that maximize the ROI of HARMAN Manufacturing sustainability strategy, leading to positive recognition for the company.
• Support the Supply Chain and Procurement teams in identifying strategic suppliers and vendors with the most innovative and robust sustainable solutions.
• Build working relationships with regulatory/public officials in the manufacturing facilities areas to ensure HARMAN is aware of country, federal, state, regional or local sustainability programs.
• Partner with Corporate Communications to develop content and material regarding HARMAN’s Manufacturing Sustainability best practices.
• Participate in Sustainability conferences to contribute to the public recognition of HARMAN’s efforts towards Sustainability.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering/Environmental Engineering or similar education.
• Manufacturing facilities management experience with 8+ years experience.
• Proven effective communicator with customers and managing projects to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization and hold global teams accountable to deliverables.
• Deep passion for driving change and delivering results in Sustainability and facilities management.
• Ability to lead facilities and environmental technical discussions with experts up to VP level, and has executive management level communication experience.
• Preferred LEED Accredited Professional or LEED Project Experience.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and manage change effectively.
• Team player with change orientation and high self-awareness.
• Excellent communication skills (presenting, speaking, writing).
• Experience in different disciplines or industries is valuable.
• Fluency in English is a must.

We Offer

• Diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market base compensation.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings.
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• Professional training opportunities & competitive compensation package.

About the Company

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications, and job-related performance.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.