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We invite you to Explore the Potential of being part of something Clearly Essential! Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops, while supporting sustainable agriculture. Additionally, it is working to develop a next-generation, long-term fire-retardant business that offers more innovative and environmentally friendly products in the fight against wildfires. Compass Minerals operates 12 production and packaging facilities with nearly 2,000 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit for more information about the company and its products.Summary:The Sustainability Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of a global sustainability strategy to enable achievement of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and targets. This position will collaborate with all relevant corporate functions and operational site leaders to provide guidance and support metrics-driven sustainability initiatives across all jurisdictions in which Compass Minerals operates. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating positive change through the achievement of shared ESG goals and energize others to be a part of this change, in concert with the operational, commercial and financial commitments of the company.This position will require regular travel to operational sites for coordination of sustainability initiatives and ongoing collaboration with site leaders and operational subject matter experts to ensure prioritization of site-specific sustainability efforts.Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to the following:(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)ESG Strategy and Process Management:Working closely with the Senior Director, Sustainability and Government Affairs and Chief Public Affairs and Sustainability Officer to support the development, evolution and implementation of the company's ESG strategyIn collaboration with corporate and operational management, help drive the development, implementation, tracking and validation of a diverse and metric-driven portfolio of initiatives to drive positive improvement in ESG focus areas including but not limited to: greenhouse gas emissions, alternative energy opportunities, freshwater conservation, waste management and diversion, diversity and inclusion, employee development, and a responsible supply chainRoutinely provide active field leadership and in-person presence during operational site visits, supporting sustainability-related innovations and opportunity assessmentsServe as key leadership resource for internal initiatives, awareness and recognition campaigns, such as site-led activities to celebrate Earth WeekHelp cultivate relationships and represent the company as needed on sustainability or related committees at member trade associations or councils to help advance sustainability initiatives within the industryData Collection and Management:Oversee and manage data collection and analysis within the company's digital sustainability data management platform, with a focus on site-based environmental data including greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, freshwater use and waste generation/diversionContinually assess and refine ESG data management processes and procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy, standardization, collection efficiency and usabilityWorking closely with Senior Director, Sustainability and Government Affairs, support the verification of ESG processes, data and calculations via external assurance audits by independent, third-party contractorSustainability Reporting and Communications:Working closely with the Senior Director, Sustainability and Government Affairs and the company's external ESG agency partner, inform and support the development and annual publication of a GRI and SASB compliant ESG report, as well as the completion of sustainability disclosures such as CDPSupport the Commercial team in completing ESG-related customer questionnaires and surveysIn collaboration with the Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, help implement an internal communications campaign around the company's sustainability initiatives to ensure employee awareness and active engagement in driving successPerform other related duties as required.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education and/or Experience:Bachelor degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering or related field requiredMinimum of 6 years related experience required; corporate experience with a publicly traded company preferredCareer experience in mining/manufacturing industries preferred, but not requiredProven track record of leading operational initiatives through to implementationIn-depth knowledge of operational management in environmental focus areas including energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater conservation and waste managementHands-on experience with environmental data collection, management and analysisTechnical expertise in GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, GRI, SASB, UN SDGs, UNGC a plus, but not requiredAdditional Specific Knowledge and Skills:Superior project and data management skills, with an ability to bring individuals and cross-functional teams together, drive collaborative action, and lead initiatives to successful, on-schedule conclusionStrategic thinker with an ability to rapidly understand, distill and communicate diverse business challenges and opportunitiesAbility to manage multiple, high-level projects simultaneously, with superior attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills; team player with a proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization including senior leadershipExcellent oral, written and presentation skillsProficient experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Power PointExperience with digital ESG data management platforms preferredPhysical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@ or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov