Senior Sustainability Operations Manager (m/w/d)

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Senior Sustainability Operations Manager (f/m/d) where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We're bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.
In this exciting position, you will report directly to the Head of Sustainable Operations and Products accompanied by a team of best-in-class specialists, with whom you will develop and lead environmental sustainability strategy & programs to reduce our environmental impact in Operations across internal and external Manufacturing. But most of all, you can expect interesting and varied tasks within an agile business environment enjoying a hybrid working model for greater work-life flexibility.
Make an impact
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Acting as the main initiator of sustainability programs throughout Operations and leading cross-functional workstreams across all operation sites and partners
* Owning data collection of sustainability metrics and reporting as necessary to internal and external stakeholders including global counterparts, senior leadership and regulatory bodies
* Screening trends, regulations and technologies to anticipate deviations or required course corrections from the strategy
* Supporting the greenhouse strategy across the company to reduce emissions by improving efficiencies or implementing less impactful ways of operating
* Designing and leading strategies to reduce waste, improve efficiencies and enable circularity within our operations and external partners
* Acting as a subject matter expert for sustainable materials, certifications and waste-related regulations
Bring your magic
We are looking for a unique talent, who brings along the following:
* Educational background in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering and/or Technical disciplines
* 5+ years of experience in sustainability-related roles ideally in a global organization
* Strong technical sustainability-related knowledge such as production optimization, Waste management, Certifications and Regulations, understanding of GHG reduction and accounting
* Ability to influence and motivate technically/operationally minded Manufacturing colleagues and partners for sustainability
* Can-do attitude, strong ownership and proactivity as well as resilience
* Strong project management skills and a pragmatic, structured way of working
* Lateral leadership skills
* Excellent command of English and German (additional languages is a plus)
Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautiful crystals-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in over 150 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski's heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact. Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under law in countries we operate.
Due to legal reasons, we advise that the collectively agreed base monthly salary for this position is at least 3.177,00 gross monthly (this amount relates to full-time employment). Our actual salaries are market competitive and take individual qualifications and experience into consideration. #LI-Hybrid