Associate Director, Facilities and Operations Sustainability
Macclesfield, Cheshire (UK)
Introduction to Role:
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a significant impact in a global organization? We are seeking an experienced Associate Director for our Facilities and Operations Sustainability team based at our Macclesfield campus. This role is pivotal in achieving our Campus goals across decarbonisation and nature. You will be the bridge between the Campus, the EMEA region, and Global SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) functions on sustainability, ensuring improvements align with regional and Global targets.
Accountabilities:
As the Associate Director, you will lead the Macclesfield Campus on Sustainability strategy and deployment. Your role will involve coordinating at Regional and Global level to ensure consistent performance improvement. You will focus on engagement at all levels of Macclesfield Campus to make Sustainability part of BAU. You will also lead on Nature-related targets for the Campus and define goals and techniques for improvement delivery.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Thorough knowledge of sustainability factors in Manufacturing and Science-based activities
Proven leadership experience in a matrix environment, both within the organisation and with external stakeholders
Communication skills and ability to influence others
Comfortable with managing risk and ambiguous situations
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Postgrad professional qualification or accreditation relevant to the role
Experienced in managing projects to deliver engagement and change
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. Our Operations team is a multigenerational workforce that thrives in an often intense and ambiguous environment. We are disciplined thinkers and doers, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. We are leading the way in delivering Lean processes that drive greater efficiency and speed. Sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do, ensuring we manage our environmental impact across all our activities and products.
Are you ready to build a long-term career with global knowledge and opportunities? In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. With a huge variety of global opportunities and learning from other teams this is the place to embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace.
Ready to make a positive impact? Apply now!