Director, Sustainability (Chicago)

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlifes portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

job purpose :

The Director, Sustainability will be a key part of the Supply Chain Transformation Team. This role is responsible for working cross functionally across Supply Chain, Animal Welfare and Technical & Innovation to develop, implement and manage a cohesive end-to-end strategy for sustainability within fairlife that aligns with our company's goals and values. This role will involve collaborating with various departments to ensure sustainable practices are integrated into all aspects of our business, from procurement and production through distribution.

responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal experts on Dairy and Packaging Sustainability to develop and execute comprehensive sustainability strategies and programs across the end-to-end supply chain
• Lead initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our operations, including dairy sourcing, ingredients, packaging, energy use, water conservation and transportation
• Monitor and report on sustainability metrics and progress towards goals
• Engage internal teams (operations, R&D, procurement, marketing) to embed sustainability into product development and business decisions where it aligns with our goals and values
• Lead Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance efforts, including tracking and reporting obligations across jurisdictions, managing producer responsibility organization (PRO) relationships, and ensuring accurate data collection and submissions
• Conduct sustainability audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainability
• Provide training and support to employees on sustainability practices
• Represent the company at industry conferences and events related to sustainability

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental management, preferably in the dairy industry
• Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, practices, and regulations
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability programs with validated accounting mechanisms
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

position location: Chicago, IL; Webster, NY; Coopersville, MI; Goodyear, AZ

reports to : VP, Supply Chain Transformation & Strategy

travel requirements: ~25% - 50%

exempt/nonexempt: exempt

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$160,000 - $180,000 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected] .

For Recruitment Agencies

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.