Circularity Champion
This position may be located in Europe or the United States.
- Candidates based in EU, please apply to job#231298
About Us: Gore is a materials science company focused on improving lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for our Associates.
About the Industry: Gore’s pioneering contributions to the science of comfort and protection create fabrics for a range of activities and conditions. Learn more at gore.com/products/industries
About the Role: We are looking for a Circularity Expert to provide thought leadership, develop and align a strategic roadmap towards our divisional vision to unlock new levels of performance and sustainability and help prioritize and guide circular economy initiatives throughout our global Fabrics business. This role will be part of our Sustainability Team with very close links to our business, innovation, and supply chain teams.
This position will be located at one of our US East facilities (Newark, Delaware or Elkton, Maryland) or US West facilities (Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona), with work from home days possible as part of a hybrid arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.*
- Build and continually develop an aligned strategic roadmap to our divisional ambition to lead the industry in key circular principles for high performance apparel i.e. reduce waste and pollution, circulate products and materials at their highest value
- Utilize internal and external resources to benchmark our current position, drive clarity on targeted performance, and evaluate how to close gaps in coordination with the business and in a sustaining way
- Be the circularity expert in key divisional projects, proving knowledge, guidance and support e.g. support the development, implementation and sustainment of a Fabrics End of Life strategy, help evaluate and influence the implementation of opportunities for innovative sustainable materials, guide the development and implementation of business models and projects to circulate products and materials at their highest value
- Identify and prioritize future data requirements and reporting needs related to circularity, and create a plan of action to meet these needs
- Represent Gore at conferences and in industry working groups with other GORE partners to influence thought leadership discussions related to circular economy
- Drive process together with Legal, Stakeholder Engagement and Business to assess urgency and impact of circular economy regulations for the Fabrics Division, help prioritize work and influence to ensure implementation of actions and sustainment in the business
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Sustainability, Operations, Engineering or Business Administration
- Substantial understanding of circular economy principles and demonstrated ability in managing and implementing complex projects in a global, cross functional environment
- Strong project management skills, highly organized with an ability to hold the broader process while maintaining an attention to detail
- Entrepreneurial and action-oriented with an ability to both self-manage and collaborate, ability to inspire and motivate others to get engaged
- Proven effectiveness in influencing and integrating within organizations to drive successful outcomes
- Highly effective communication skills internally, cross culturally and externally
- Fluency in English
- Ability to travel 20%
Desired Qualifications:
- Work experience in industries/companies leading the circular journey is a plus
- Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. For fully remote roles, the following locations are not eligible for new fully remote work arrangements: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).
What We Offer: At Gore, we offer comprehensive, competitive rewards in the form of compensation and benefits. Among these are work-life balance and sports programs, 401(k) Plan with a gift, Associate Stock Ownership Plan, health & well-being program with full health plan, and a flexible working program. Within Gore, you will find a unique culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and opportunities for growth and development. Learn more at gore.com/careers
We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. In support of our values and continued success we are proud of Associates around the world who support an inclusive work environment, strive to reflect the diversity of the communities where we operate, and ensure all Associates and external partners are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments – from outer space to the world’s highest pe...
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