Job Description
We are ALTANA: one group of companies – four divisions: BYK, ECKART, ELANTAS, and ACTEGA. Global leader in specialty chemicals with about 8,000 employees, sales of more than 2.7 billion euros, and myriad opportunities for you to develop and grow. Would you like to enrich your life with this decisive plus?
BYK, as part of the ALTANA Group, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals. Our innovative BYK additives improve scratch resistance and surface gloss, the mechanical strength or flow behavior of materials, and properties such as UV- and light stability or flame retardancy.
BYK has a global network of subsidiaries and employs a workforce of more than 2,500 people worldwide.
Global Energy Transformation / Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Wesel near Düsseldorf
Exciting opportunities await you – as Energy Transformation Manager, you will drive BYK's global sustainability agenda by developing and managing a comprehensive sustainability program focused on energy transformation for several types of corporate buildings, including production facilities, warehouses, and office spaces. Your role will focus on implementing innovative strategies and leading impactful projects that align with our sustainability goals. Your tasks in detail:
- Oversee global projects related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction for BYK's manufacturing sites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability practices into business operations and project management
- Analyze and control investment decisions, ensuring alignment with our sustainability goals and financial objectives
- Draft, modify, and implement company policies to align global activities
- Work closely with the finance department to develop CapEx templates and ensure that sustainability projects are financially viable
- Prepare and present reports on sustainability performance and energy consumption to senior management and stakeholders
- Engage with external partners, including suppliers and customers, to promote sustainable practices and energy transformation initiatives
- Stay informed on regulatory changes and industry trends related to sustainability and energy transformation
- Report directly to the Managing Director Production
With this profile, you convince us – your long-term experience in sustainability and energy management in a corporate setting, combined with strong project management and analytical skills, will be instrumental in advancing our energy transformation initiatives. Your other qualifications include:
- Master's degree in environmental science, engineering or a related field
- A track record of successful project delivery in an international matrix organization
- Excellent decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and sustainability-related software tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
- Reliability, integrity, flexibility, and resilience, combined with a team-oriented mindset and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent German and English language skills
- Willingness to travel to a limited extent
In the ALTANA Group, you will work in a unique culture of innovation where the utmost importance is attached to promoting individual ideas and abilities as well as open, trusting interaction. BYK offers you a lot of advantages. They include:
- pleasant-sized operations where employees get to know each other personally and exchange ideas, short information and decision-making paths
- comprehensive further education and training offers
- flexible working hours with flextime and an impressive compensation with good employee benefits and pension plans