At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Earth. It’s a big, beautiful planet – and we’d like to keep it that way. At Cox Automotive, we have a team that is dedicated to sustainability, because the best way to keep the earth beautiful is to keep it green. 

That’s why we’re on a search for an Environmental Sustainability Analyst. This amazing analyst executes our projects and programs that are focused on reducing the waste, water and carbon impact that are produced by our operational processes and buildings. It’s a role designed to ensure our footprint on this earth is light, and our impact is positive. Best of all, this specialist gets to lead programs that stretch across the expanse of our business, touching multiple levels and functional areas through influence and personal accountability. This role in on the Cox Enterprises team directly supporting our automotive division.

So, if you’d like to make your living making a difference for the planet, keep reading. You may have just unearthed an ecologically excellent opportunity.

What You’ll Do

At Cox Automotive, we’re ambitious in our efforts to reduce the impact our waste, water and carbon emission have on the environment. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished and are eager to continually do better. As our Sustainability Lead, you’ll work closely with our Sustainability Director on initiatives that impact these areas. What does that look like exactly?  Here are some of the responsibilities that come with your eco-friendly role:

You’ll…

Provide support and program execution for our strategic plan development, with a keen eye on how it affects Cox Automotive operations.

Assist in the development and implementation of our waste minimization strategies so we can reach our Cox Conserves Zero Waste to Landfill goal.

Support the ongoing development and implementation of our water neutrality strategies, specifically with our Manheim production operations and car washing efforts.

Give your impressive energies to our employee engagement strategies and plans, so we can continue to keep our employees engaged and committed to supporting our Cox Conserves sustainability goals and initiatives.

Partner with internal Cox Automotive teams to implement strategies that will engage clients and incorporate sustainability into our ongoing business ops.

Keep our leaders and decision makers dialed in with regular communications and pertinent presentations.

Keep relationships strong with folks like our external service providers and vendors that impact our sustainability efforts.

Support our zero waste efforts in myriad ways, from influencing leadership and tech teams and developing community solutions to establishing scorecards that measure our efforts from the site-level all the way to our national impact. You’ll also conduct business reviews with leaders from areas that affect our processes and outcomes.

Perform stakeholder site inspections, as well as training for our Zero Waste efforts to make sure we’re being compliant and managing risk.

Provide documentation that might be needed for any waste, water and carbon audits that are performed.

Oversee tours (via travel or virtually) with our market teams at various field locations so we can remain aligned and determine the best solutions with our stakeholders in these locations.

Map out project timelines and milestones to ensure deliverables and projects are on time and on target.

What’s In It For You?

Really good question, and we have some good answers that we hope you like.

We want you to feel cared for and respected (like you do with our customers), and that starts with Cox’s highly competitive pay plus other compensation perks (401k + company matching, comprehensive medical benefits, etc.).  We also offer discounted Cox services, tuition reimbursement for academic pursuits, adoption assistance, paid time off to volunteer, childcare and eldercare resources, pet insurance and much more.

Good work should be rewarded, and not just with a healthy paycheck.  The Cox culture is one that values people more than technology, so it’s our goal to make sure you feel recognized for your contributions.  It’s also important to work alongside colleagues who “get you.”  At Cox, you’ll find a workplace where relationships are crafted with care and successes are celebrated with high fives. We strive to create an environment where you can do you, and everyone from leadership to new hires can support and feel supported.

Growth is a good thing, and you’ll have opportunities to learn and train so you can sharpen your skills and explore opportunities across the Cox family of businesses that will continue to challenge and empower you. In the future, you may have the opportunity to cultivate customer relationships in other sectors where we operate like cleantech, health care and new forms of transportation mobility.

Qualifications:

Who You Are

First and foremost, you’re passionate about making a difference with the work you do. But when it comes to what makes you unique, that’s just a starting point. You’ve got a special entrepreneurial spirit, and you love to get out in front of an opportunity. You’re equally adept at getting others on board with a great idea, probably because of your strong negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills. You’re a powerhouse problem solver who knows how to delegate and prioritize to get things done. You love working with others, and those you collaborate with find you to be friendly and approachable.

For this role, we’ll welcome all of those amazing qualities of yours, and hope you have a few more to bring along as well.  For this particular job, the following qualifications are a must:

You’ve got…

A BS/BA degree

3+ combined years of experience required in Sustainability, Supply Chain, Business Operations, Building Management, or manufacturing

…or 1+ years of relevant experience you have a degree in environmental sustainability or process improvement

Rock solid skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and project management and planning software

The ability to manage innovation and change, scaling best practices from ideation to launch, as well as maintenance across diverse markets

A talent for organizing, analyzing, interpreting and sharing information

Supersized skills in areas like cost and risk management, interpersonal communication, analytics and decision making.

Operational understanding of Zero Waste to Landfill, carbon and water with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, gain alignment, establish and improve on key performance metrics

While not a must, we’d love it if you could check a few of the following boxes as well:

BS/BA degree in a related discipline, like Sustainability, Business, Finance, or Environmental Science

MBA or other relevant advanced degree

Diverse experience across arenas such as Supply Chain, Business Operations, Technology/Engineering, Account Management/Business Development, Sales Operations, Customer/Client Service and/or Vendor Management

Experience collecting and analyzing data, including developing and calibrating metrics

Experience with complex problem solving and analysis using statistical methods and financial modeling

Experience with the design and operation of complex operating processes

Experience in process operations or manufacturing business

Proven root cause analysis, process improvement and process management skills

Lean Six Sigma certification

TRUE Certified designation

Project management certification

Location is flexible, but selected candidate shall be based at one of Manheim’s auto auctions.

 Who We Are

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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