Sustainability And Energy Manager

About the Role

Oversee, execute and manage our Energy and Sustainability Programs through direct, diverse, energy-focused continuous improvement and capital endeavors while tracking and communicating savings at Bowling Green Metalforming.  Responsible for supervising project expenses and ensuring timely delivery of project objectives.  This role demands a proactive mindset and a proven dedication to ongoing enhancements.  The Sustainability and Energy Manager:

• Will report to the highest level (GM or AGM or similar position) at division.
• Will lead a cross-functional team to handle all energy related activities in a divison. 
• Will adhere to the Magna Net-Zero Carbon Playbook.
• Is the contact person for energy-relevant topics across the division.
• Creates transparency with regard to energy and sustainability goals.
• Reviews energy related performance indicators (KPI) within the division. 
• Champion of Mafact 6.10 Energy reduction aspects within the organization.

Your Responsibilities

Energy Management/Sustainability

• Determination of savings opportunities 
• Carrying out profitability calculations for energy-saving projects 
• Continuous improvement of energy efficiency and reduction of energy demand through technical or organizational measures (process, plant, system optimization) 
• Use of renewable energy sources if possible 
• Determination and utilization of all possible fundings and reduction potentials 
• Initiate awareness-raising activities (training, demonstrations) for the staff 
• Take responsibility for Energy Compliance at the division (current legislation in energy law) 
• Take responsibility of education regarding energy management
• Create and oversee the implementation of short and long-term projects and strategies that increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize unnecessary consumption.
• Manage various energy related continuous improvement and capital projects.
• Submit formal documentation and status updates for all current projects, regular utility consumption data reports and documentation of results for completed projects.
• Present energy-related recommendations to management teams. 
• Maintain all required documentation relating to projects. 

Energy Monitoring and Cost Planning

• Determination and recording of operational energy consumption and Energy costs (natural gas, electricity, heat, compressed air, water, welding gas, e.g.) 
• Preparation of consumption data for controlling for budget compilation (cost planning) 
• Ongoing plausibility check of consumption data via monitoring system (including non-production time) 
• Detection of optimization potentials through the energy monitoring system 
• Perform energy and media cost planning
• Implement energy-related cost-saving measures with support of developers.
• Work with BGM Maintenance, Facility and Environmental teams to develop and implement these measures.
• Prepare RFQ for all new projects. 
• Support budget creation, manage energy budget spending, project energy savings, and identify the goals for each project.

Mafact Energy Reduction

• Conduct Monthly Energy Team Meeting 
• Monthly HSELinx Metrix entries of energy data and Sustainability projects (former energy projects) 
• Monthly update of HSELinx Global Energy Project Tracker 
• Monthly update Mafact Energy Board 
• Organization of Energy Walks / Treasure Hunts 
• Take responsibility to reach Mafact 6.10 target score
• Prepare analytical reports and read outs summarizing energy usage and savings through Magna’s Energy Portals
• Support Lean Manufacturing requirements and audits as defined by Management team.  

Benchmarking

• Benchmark of new / existing energy efficiency measures at other Magna plants or suppliers respectively
• Examination of innovative technologies / processes, the use of which sustainably promote the areas of the division in terms of energy demand 
• Stay in contact with other Energy Champions of Magna as well as with your Regional Global Energy Lead
• Follow and comply with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e., IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001)
• Understand, promote, and live by Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter
• Adhere to BGM’s core values, integrity, respect, trust, honesty, fairness, and loyalty.
• Sourcing out financial incentives and preparing and submitting applications.
• Perform other energy related duties as required.

Who we are looking for

Education/Experience

• Degree in Energy/Sustainability Management and or a minimum of 3 years of related experience required in energy project management, or industrial facilities management required.
• Experience analyzing energy operational data such as electricity, gas, water and able to draw conclusions leading to improvement opportunities is required. 
• Proven ability to complete a wide array of energy projects.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and plant automation is preferred.
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing facility is preferred. 
• Experience with process improvement and process equipment such as Compressors, Chillers, MUAs, Flow meters and Commercial & Industrial Building HVAC systems is preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems preferred.
• Capable of interpreting all types of schematics and drawings.
• Effective leadership skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Appropriate presentation skills for customer interface 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Educating the team on energy reduction and sustainability.
• Ensuring energy reduction/sustainability topics are visible on the floor and in common areas.
• Report out, in plantwide meetings, energy and sustainability topics. 
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Your preferred qualifications

What we offer

Site Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401K - matching
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Employee profit sharing
Employee appreciation events
On-site cafeterias

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