Product Sustainability Manager

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.Job Responsibilities:Product Sustainability Manager (North America)The Product Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading Magna's global sustainable product strategy by driving the integration of sustainable materials, product environmental foot printing, and supply chain sustainability initiatives across business units and product lines. The role serves as the central coordinator for sustainable materials deployment, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodologies, and product sustainability governance to support Magna's sustainability commitments, customer requirements, and evolving regulatory obligations.The position operates at the intersection of sustainability, engineering, procurement, regulatory compliance, supply chain management, and customer engagement. The incumbent must influence global stakeholders without direct authority, establish enterprise-wide methodologies for product sustainability assessments, balance environmental objectives against business and operational requirements, and lead implementation of sustainable materials and product carbon reduction strategies in a rapidly evolving regulatory and customer landscape. Success depends upon the ability to align diverse stakeholders, manage significant ambiguity, and drive measurable sustainability across Magna's global product portfolio.Duties/Responsibilities:Sustainable MaterialsLead Magna's sustainable materials strategy across global product lines and business units.Develop and implement processes to increase the use of recycled, bio-based, renewable, and low-carbon materials in products.Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and group sustainability teams to identify opportunities for material innovation and circularity.Establish sustainable material targets, metrics, and reporting processes aligned with customer and regulatory requirements.Monitor emerging regulations, industry standards, and customer expectations related to sustainable materials and product sustainability.Support customer inquiries and sustainability-related product requirements from OEMs.Develop guidance, tools, and training materials to support implementation of sustainable materials initiatives across Magna.Represent Magna in industry working groups, trade associations, and customer engagements related to sustainable materials.2) LCAs/PCFsLead the development and execution of product Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations.Establish standardized methodologies, governance processes, and calculation approaches for product environmental footprints.Analyze and communicate environmental impacts associated with products, materials, and manufacturing processes.Support customer requests for product carbon footprint data and environmental impact information.Collaborate with engineering, operations, and purchasing teams to identify product-level carbon reduction opportunities.Evaluate sustainability performance improvements resulting from material substitutions, process changes, and supplier initiatives.Develop dashboards and reporting tools to communicate LCA and PCF results to internal and external stakeholders.(3) Supply Chain Decarbonization and DataSupport Magna's supply chain decarbonization strategy through supplier engagement and emissions data collection.Partner with purchasing, suppliers, and sustainability teams to improve availability and quality of supplier sustainability data.Develop processes to collect, validate, and analyze emissions, carbon footprint, and sustainable materials data from suppliers to meet SBTi reporting and decarbonization requirementsSupport Scope 3 emissions reduction initiatives related to purchased goods and services.Monitor supplier sustainability performance and identify opportunities for improvement and collaboration.Coordinate supplier sustainability communications, training, and capability-building activities.Develop reports and presentations for leadership, customers, and external stakeholders regarding supply chain sustainability performance.Support compliance with evolving sustainability reporting requirements and customer expectations.Education:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Materials Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.Experience:7+ years of experience in Sustainability, ESG, Chemicals Management & Automotive Material Compliance7+ years of Automotive Industry experience2-4 years Magna organization experience is preferredQualifications:High level of ESG/Sustainability expertiseStrong Automotive Material Compliance expertiseProficiency in Microsoft OfficeStrong verbal and written communication skillsHigh self-motivation skillsStrong leadership skillsAbility to travel up to 15%Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Corporate #J-18808-Ljbffr Magna-International-6df39721