Specialist II, Product Sustainability

Southwire Company, LLC
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Carrollton
Oct 27, 2025
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible? Job Summary The Corporate Sustainability team provides value to the organization by helping Southwire be a leader in sustainability. This position will support the team and broader organization in implementing and managing sustainability programs, company directives, and other tasks. We are looking for a self-starter and a quick learner who is passionate about sustainability, eager to share creative ideas, and capable of successfully completing projects in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities Help implement strategies and action plans to drive corporate sustainable development Support development of life-cycle assessments and environmental production declarations Promote and increase awareness of sustainability initiatives to internal and external stakeholders through multiple communication channels, including the annual sustainability report Support materiality assessments to identify critical topics for management and disclosure Support extended producer responsibility and product environmental compliance requirements Devise tools and systems to monitor performance, analyze data, and identify opportunities for improvement Research and identify alternatives, best practices, and solutions to sustainability challenges Perform cost-benefit analyses of potential sustainability alternatives Evaluate and communicate sustainability performance data and reporting information to internal and external stakeholders Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree Specialized Degree: Sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business Years of Experience: 2- 4 Years Field(s) of Expertise: Environmental Sustainability or Environmental Science Understanding of sustainability issues, best practices, and trends Working experience in a manufacturing or corporate environment Preferred Education & Experience Years of Experience: 5-7 Years Spans of Control Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: No Travel Domestic Travel - Up to 25% of Time Physical Requirements Moving - 10% of time Standing - 10% of time Sitting - 80% of time Working Conditions Office Equipment Computer/Keyboard Competencies Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills Accountability Agile Methodology Analytical Skills Business Acumen Continuous Improvement Process Critical Thinking Data-Driven Decision Making Report Writing Root Cause Analysis Sustainability Initiatives Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.