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Sustainability & Utility Manager

Malmo, Sweden

Contract Type Permanent
Career Level Experienced Professional
Functions Operations
Salary Range Competitive salary
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Sustainability & Utility Manager

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

ROLE PROFILE

GRADE: 34

JOB TITLE:Sustainability & Utility Manager

FUNCTION:Engineering, Sustainability & Utility

SUB FUNCTION: EHS

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sustainability & Utility Manager leads the Sustainability & Utility team and delivers a safe working environment, a sustainable factory and a reliable utility functionality.  The role is responsible for compliance towards international standards and Swedish legislation regarding EHS, sustainability and utility, OPEX budget, reporting accuracy and contract management. The role is guiding external bodies and suppliers through audits and inspections. As a role model, the Sustainability & Utility Manager demonstrates a professional leadership, clear direction and commitment to safety and the company’s vision and mission.

Reports to

Engineering, Sustainability& Utility Manager

Number of Direct Reports

2-10

Core Relationships

Internal –

  • All departments 

  • Regional/Global sustainability team

  • Regional/Global Engineering team

  • Other end markets in terms of training and development matters

External –

  • Relevant Government bodies and institutions.

  • Service providers

  • External suppliers

Geographic Scope

Factory

Travel Required

Occasionally within the area

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for a safe working environment, compliance of EHS, Sustainability, energy, utility and construction towards BAT global standards and to Swedish legislation.

  • Responsibility for leading and developing the Sustainability and Utility team, ensure proper competences and developing plans for team members.  Working for creating a good work relationship within the team.

  • Responsible for accurate reporting data.

  • Responsible for reporting incidents to local authorities and Regional Head of Sustainability and collaboration with regional sustainability team

  • Responsible for management of risk assessments, safe operating procedures and improvement of way of working. 

  • Pillar lead for SUST pillar (sustainability)

  • Managing cross functional forums, ex EHS monthly, safety meetings, yearly management training. 

  • Responsible for driving the work within EHS road map, GOM, BIA, BCP, AWS, Energy Mapping, 10 golden rules etc towards compliance.

  • Manage project support within projects where EHS or utility is required and is actively proposing projects for improvements within EHS, sustainability and utility. 

  • Guiding external (government) bodies and suppliers during audits and inspections.

  • Responsible for document management, folder structure and contract management 

  • Responsible for OPEX management within Sustainability and Utility.

  • Working for a more sustainable energy consumption through improvement of processes, innovations and future proof concepts. 

  • Set directions for the teams, driving changes and improvements. Keeping track of trends and innovations both national and globally and implementation of these.  

Leadership accountabilities

  • Acts as ambassador for EHS tools and processes within Malmö Operations.

Relationship accountabilities

  • Build trust and establish authentic relationships through own behaviours and support actions to enhance relationships within Malmö Operations.

  • Close relationship with support departments to drive process improvements regarding EHS rules and directives

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

  • Decision-making authority over budget and implementation of new process and improvements 

  • Decision making in people management for the team

  • Assess performance, conduct performance & potential ratings, drive & coach PIP-plans

  • Delegate responsibilities to the team and change work tasks

  • Authority to take disciplinary actions for team members acting in a noncompliant way.

  • Authority to make decisions and take actions within rehabilitation discussions 

  • Authority to initiate hiring for empty positions 

  • Make hiring decisions in collaboration with 1 above 1 manager and HR

  • Approvals for POs up to 100 KSEK

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience 

  • Minimum 3 years of university study within sustainability, construction EHS or similar education. 

  • Experience and knowledge in EHS, sustainability and utility compliance towards Swedish legislation. 

  • Solid knowledge of how an industrial production company operates.

  • Knowledge of facilitating trainings and shaping the L&D policy of an organization, including basic knowledge of psychology, coaching, capability models, and change management

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

  • Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English

  • Excellent computer skills in MS Office 

  • Knowledge of legislations regarding EHS, Environment and Utilities

  • Ability to identify, organize and execute improvement initiatives.

  • Capability to quickly adapt and self-improve.

  • High degree of autonomy while still being a team player

  • Strong team leader and capability to lead high performing team

  • Excellent communication skills, stakeholder, and relationship-building skills

  • Proactive and result-oriented

  • Strong coaching and influencing skills 

  • “Can do-attitude” and problem-solving skills 

  • Adaptable 

  • Role modelling BAT Values

What we offer you?

  • We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
  • Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
  • Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
  • You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
  • We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

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Values

At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.

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  • Truly inclusive
  • Do the right thing
  • Love for our consumer
  • Passion to win
  • Empowered through trust
  • Stronger together
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Take Control of Your Future with BAT

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers.

We believe that everyone has a place in our organisation. Whether you are seeking mentorship, diversifying your experience through international assignments or embracing innovative work methods, we’re here to propel your career aspirations and unleash your full potential.

We believe in you.
Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

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