Global Circularity and Sustainability Certification Manager

Profile:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Certification processes (for accredited or non-accredited schemes), Management systems and Performance assessments principles with a solid expertise in Social Certification schemes (notably SA8000 or alternatively FSSC 24000).
• Strong understanding of Circularity and Circular economy concepts; good knowledge of existing Circularity certifications and schemes developed for the Plastic and Packaging industries, for Construction sector, for the Textile or Automotive industries.
• Minimum 5 years in certification roles within a Certification / Accredited body or a sustainability-focused organization (ideally in a similar role for a TIC industry player) or alternatively,
• Minimum 3 years in a technical role at industry level, involved in circularity processes and for example, in supporting Circular economy transitions in the plastics or packaging industry.
• University degree in a relevant technical subject (environmental science, engineering, sustainability).
• Fluent in English is a must

Required Skills

• Excellent technical certification competency (associated with a good understanding of accreditation requirements); a relative knowledge of Circularity schemes used at indsutrial level (Recyclass, PPRS, Operation Clean Sweep, etc) is a plus.
• Imperative knowledge of ISCC certifications processes.
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to adapt.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a mostly virtual environment.
• Results oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a culturally and geographically diverse and constantly evolving organizational culture.
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally (at all levels within the company including senior management, technical and commercial teams) and externally (representing SGS expertise).
• Good people management skills, notably in an international environment (remote team management).
• Complete integrity and understanding of the need for risk management of SGS activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Customer focus.
• Thinks Strategically
• Influences Internally & Externally
• Collaborates Effectively

Additional Information

• SGS ambition is to become the TIC Industry world leader
• The position is fully remote (but can be office based).
• Preferred location: Europe or India. The incumbent must possess a valid work permit for the given country.
• Flexibility to travel (short and long distance) up to 25%.