Green Sustainability Strategist

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full Time

Entry Level

Phifer Incorporated is a leader in the insect screen, solar control fabrics, drawn wire, engineered products and designed fabrics industries. As the world’s largest producer of aluminum and fiberglass insect screening, Phifer has capitalized on its wire drawing and textile weaving expertise to flourish in these and other related markets. Our products keep pace with technological innovations and design trends, and our workforce reflects the diversity, international versatility and customer service commitment expected in today’s marketplace. The two main goals are to excel in quality and in service. Phifer has kept this commitment to our customers for more than six decades and remains dedicated to continuing to provide quality products and quality service for years to come.

The Green Sustainability Strategist is responsible for the research, development, identification and implementation of new green polymers and unique raw materials to be used in the process of manufacturing green specialty textiles that meet both customer and business needs while remaining environmentally responsible. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the following essential job functions:

Be able to identify, recommend and define paths for green opportunities with current product assortment
Travel both domestically and internationally
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers to determine and meet business needs in a way that is environmentally sound
Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers of raw materials to identify products that support sustainability efforts
Understand the functionality of current raw materials in order to identify substitutions
Be familiar with and understand environmental government regulations in both the US and Europe and be able to communicate recommendations based on these guidelines while adhering to compliance
Pilot and oversee trials of new materials monitoring, analyzing and tracking data of performance
Identify and incorporate industry trends with green initiatives
Support cross-functional teams to achieve goals
Assess and report current product state in relation to the company’s environmental performance

Must have a bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College or University in Materials Engineering, Textile
Chemistry, Polymer Engineering or related field of study

Prefer proficiency and experience in sustainability with manufacturing experience

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