OE - Sustainbility Project Manager

About SHL Medical

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Description

The Sustainability (Associate) Project Manager – Factory Operations is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing sustainability initiatives across factory operations to meet corporate environmental targets, improve energy/resource efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role serves as a critical bridge between operations, engineering, ESG, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional sustainability projects across multiple factory sites (e.g., energy reduction, waste management, water conservation, carbon neutrality).
• Define and track sustainability KPIs (e.g., carbon emissions per unit produced, energy intensity, waste-to-landfill rate).
• Conduct energy and resource audits; identify operational inefficiencies and recommend sustainable alternatives.
• Develop and implement factory-level decarbonization strategies aligned with corporate ESG goals (e.g., Scope 1 & 2 emissions).
• Collaborate with procurement to improve sustainable sourcing and evaluate supplier environmental impact.
• Monitor local and global environmental regulations and ensure factory compliance.
• Develop ROI and payback analyses for sustainability CAPEX proposals; present findings to senior management.
• Support reporting for sustainability disclosures (e.g., CDP, GRI, TCFD, internal ESG dashboards).
• Train and engage factory employees on sustainability best practices and behavior change programs.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency is a plus for multi-site roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability or environmental roles or in a manufacturing/factory setting.
• Proven track record of managing sustainability programs or energy/resource optimization projects with quantifiable results.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency is a plus for multi-site roles.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other analytical tools.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.