Director, Sustainability

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Coca-Cola HBC Full time

Position Overview:

At Coca-Cola, we are driven by our commitment to sustainability and responsible growth. We believe in creating a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve. As the Sustainability Director, you will play a key role in advancing our mission to drive sustainable practices and innovation throughout the organization.

What You’ll Do for Us

- Ensure implementation of World Without Waste, Water and Decarbonization strategy.
- Direct impact and influence over the development of the most optimum sustainability strategy and implementation plan in line with the global sustainability strategy and The Coca-Cola Company's (TCCS) sustainability commitments.
- Influence over the AOU (Africa Operating Unit) operational sustainability OPEX/CAPEX decisions and lead an organization of AOU sustainability thought leaders covering the functional areas of packaging, climate/carbon, water, waste management, circular economy, and operational sustainability strategies.
- Accountable for achieving goals focused on short-term (1 year), mid-term (2-3 years) of the AOU Sustainability Strategy and defining the governance and tracking progress.
- Accelerated implementation of the AOU WWW, Water and Decarbonization Sustainability Strategy within the global sustainability commitments.
- Influence the global and regional sustainability agendas and investments in collaboration with PACS (Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability) and other technical functions.
- Ensure all licenses to operate, KORE sustainability requirements and AOU governance are in place in line with the global governance framework requirements.
- Ensure that effective reporting for environmental metrics is conducted, and that appropriate controls are in place.
- Drive organizational alignment on operational sustainability across OUs, bottling partners, and corporate QSE (quality, safety and environment).
- Contribute actively to the Global Environmental Council and champion KO System sustainability and overall QSE Culture and Strategies.
- Drive external engagement and benchmarking, ensuring leadership presence in industry associations.
- Execute the operating unit’s Technical Innovation & Supply Chain Sustainability strategy on water replenish and CO2 footprint reduction.
- Ensure governance and controls to monitor internal and external trends. Determine OU water risk management framework and priorities, and work with business to drive water risk assessments.
- Implement OU Science Based Targets (SBT) and action plans.
- Shape water replenish investment plans, including complex analyses of cost, infrastructure developments, and strategic partnerships.
- Connect strategically with external and internal networks and stakeholders to drive performance and benchmarking efforts.
- Develop and continuously improve performance models and systems to track risks and global mitigation plans.
- Ensure the development of QSE talent and place key people in significant operational sustainability positions.

Qualification & Requirements

- Degree in engineering or environmental science.
- Experience with Science Based Targets (SBT) initiative and reporting frameworks.
- Experience in environmental audit and assurance.
- Experience in creating, implementing, and monitoring sustainability reporting procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Proven successful track record in leading large-scale transformation programs, change management, and diverse teams with technical/QSE operations experience.
- End-to-End Operational sustainability leadership in water, carbon/climate and packaging technologies, circular economy, Science Based Targets.
- Franchise and functional leadership, broad strategy development, and influencing within an OU and globally.
- Risk management, mitigation, and communication.
- System economics, value chain, and supply chain finance.
- Exceptional ability to translate scientific and technological concepts to relevant business insights and growth opportunities.
- Exceptional skills in data analytics and data interpretation. Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data and develop effective strategies.
- Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
- Engineering and operational experience, especially in the areas of water, wastewater compliance and energy management.

Skills:

Collaborative Leadership; Mechanical Engineering; Process Control; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Supply Chain Processes; Computer-Aided Design (CAD); Risk Assessments; Process Engineering; Microsoft Office; Communication; Statistical Process Control (SPC); Quality Engineering; Data Compilation; Manufacturing Analytics; Lean Six Sigma (LSS); Production Processes.

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