Sustainability and Energy Manager

Sustainability and Energy Manager

Job Number: 65693 Group: Cosma International Division: Bowling Green Metalforming Job Type: Permanent Regular Location: Bowling Green, KENTUCKY, US 42103 Work Style: Job Number: 65693 Group: Cosma International Division: Bowling Green Metalforming Job Type: Permanent Regular Location: BOWLING GREEN

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems, and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner while serving our communities, the planet, and above all people.

**Forward** For all Group

**Summary** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis, and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities, and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

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 the division
• Lead a cross-functional team to handle all energy-related activities in a division
• Adhere to the Magna Net Zero Carbon Playbook
• Be the contact person for energy-relevant topics across the division
• Create transparency with regard to energy and sustainability goals
• Review energy-related performance indicators (KPI) within the division
• Champion Mafact 6-10 Energy reduction aspects within the organization

Your Responsibilities

**Energy Management and Sustainability:**

• Determine savings opportunities
• Carry out profitability calculations for energy-saving projects
• Continuously improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand through technical or organizational measures
• Use renewable energy sources if possible
• Determine and utilize all possible fundings and reduction potentials
• Initiate awareness-raising activities, training demonstrations for the staff
• Take responsibility for Energy Compliance at the division according to current legislation in energy law
• Take responsibility for 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

**Energy Monitoring and Cost Planning:**

• Determine and record operational energy consumption and energy costs (natural gas, electricity, heat, compressed air, water, welding gas, etc.)
• Prepare consumption data for controlling for budget compilation and cost planning
• Perform energy and media cost planning
• Implement energy-related cost-saving measures with the 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 Meetings,
• 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
• Organize Energy Walks and 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 new/existing energy efficiency measures at other Magna plants or suppliers
• Examine innovative technologies/processes that 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

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
• 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 is preferred

**Skills/Qualifications:**

• 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 success

**Additional Responsibilities:**

• 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/submitting applications
• Perform other energy-related duties as required