Daily Sustainability Job Post

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Position Overview:

Situation:

“Sustainability” had been a buzz word that has been around for several years. Recent global events have brought more real action plans & brand commitments to this topic. Plastics in the Oceans, microplastics in drinking water, 2025 goals for major brand owners and Climate Change all have impacted the need for more focus from Hammer Packaging. At the same time, pricing pressure continues to accelerate in our marketplace. These trends open the door for innovation through unique packaging products. They also point out the need for Hammer Packaging to reduce the material wastes in our operation.

Obstacles:

This is a brand-new position that will require excellent communication skills to be effective. From an outside view, we must remember that customers like the idea of sustainability but are not typically willing to pay for it.

Action:

Develop a deep understanding of all printing and finishing operations. Update our historical sustainability KPI’s and develop new KPI’s. Work with Marketing to communicate those KPI’s. Attend Continuous Improvement & Lean training. Become certified as a back-up to the Product Support Engineers. Work with Operations to identify opportunities to reduce our materials consumption, reduce Hammer’s environmental impact in Rochester and at our customer’s facilities. Research sustainability certifications that will show Hammer’s leadership.

Results:

In the first year: Prepare a report by 12/2/19, to show Hammer’s purchasing of bundle shrink film, bundle banding, pallet stretch film, roll bags, corrugated and cores. By end of Q1 2020, work with subject matter experts to reduce these packaging materials used to transport Hammer product by 15% and/or find sustainable alternatives. Clearly communicate KPI’s to Sales & our customer base by 1/1/20. Ink canister component recycling program in place by the end of Q1 2020. Orchestrate a Hammer “Adopt a Roadway” clean-up program for an area like Scottsville Rd for the Spring of 2020. Assist with PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) in early 2020. Plan for and lead SGP (Sustainable Green Printing Partnership) Certification in late 2020. By end of Q2 2020, work with Hammer transportation partners to ensure they are using techniques (aerodynamic devices, reduced idling, etc.) to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Knowledge of, understanding of and compliance to all Quality System Documents that are associated with this job description.
2. Actively participate in Hammer Packaging’s Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and Workplace Safety Programs.
3. Develop and deploy an organization wide sustainability strategy in support of Hammer’s business goals.
4. Create strategies to make the workplace greener; recycling, composting, avoiding landfill, energy tracking and strategy to reduce energy use, and non-landfill disposal of non-recyclables.
5. Communicate and market sustainability campaigns to internal and external stakeholders, especially customers.
6. Utilize Continuous Process Improvement (CI) tools, processes and systems to quickly develop a basic understanding, of project subject matter and recommend future course of action.
7. Develop, manage and report Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in support of Hammer’s sustainability strategy.
8. Implement and achieve the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership certification.
9. Work with third party consultants and vendors to gather appropriate environmental certifications.
10. Support productivity improvement and loss elimination initiatives across Hammer’s manufacturing facilities. The following areas should be considered: water usage, packaging materials for all Hammer products, ink recycling, ink waste reduction, liner recycling for p-s labels, trim extraction from Finishing operations, substrate packaging and truck loading efficiency.
11. Explore emerging technologies towards reducing environmental footprint; carry out competitive analyses, prepare technical presentations, and document experimental results in report form.
12. Prioritize execution while maintaining focus on goals and objectives across multiple projects.
13. Communicate effectively at all levels including sales, marketing, procurement, plant personnel, customers etc.
14. Work closely with the Sales Team to support customers that require sustainability alignment as a supplier.
15. Author an annual sustainability report.
16. Keep track of allied industry associations such as APR.
17. Act as back-up for New Product Support Engineers.
18. Adhere to the highest safety standards.

Requirements
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science or Engineering

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred. At least 2-5 years manufacturing experience with continuous improvement projects is required, Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Analytical, Problem Solving, Technical Troubleshooting Skills, handle Multiple Projects, Self Starter, Strong Leadership Skills, Communicate