Sustainability Manager

SVZ International (HQ Breda), with production sites in Poland, the USA, Belgium, and Spain, and a 150-year heritage across the agro-supply chain, has extensive experience in delivering high-quality, delicious fruit and vegetable ingredients. Their continuous growth, commitment to innovation, and stringent quality standards have enabled them to become a key supplier to global food and beverage manufacturers.

From the refreshing sweetness of strawberries to vitamin-rich spinach and elderberries, or even the delicious earthy flavour of pumpkin, SVZ provides the perfect ingredient for your next juice, yogurt, ice-cream or baby food product. Their portfolio includes various varieties and formats—both organic and conventional—offering a full range of purées, juice concentrates, NFC juices, and IQF. SVZ employs 500 dedicated professionals and is part of the Doehler group.

To complete our dynamic team we are seeking for a highly motivated and experienced:

Sustainability Manager  (40 hours)

Driving Sustainable Growth and Environmental Responsibility

As a Sustainability Manager, you have a strong background in the food and beverages industry, you can drive sustainability initiatives both internally and externally. The ideal candidate possesses solid project management skills, has experience in working with clients and suppliers, demonstrates expertise in sustainability calculations, assessments, and certification such as Ecovadis and SEDEX Smeta. Familiarity with evolving regulatory frameworks is essential, though deep expertise in them is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability projects across the food and beverages industry, ensuring alignment with company goals and global sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with clients and suppliers on sustainability initiatives, driving effective partnerships and ensuring consistent progress on shared sustainability targets.
• Calculate and report on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, working closely with internal teams to develop actionable insights and strategies for reduction.
• Assess the sustainability performance of factories and production sites.
• Stay up-to-date with rapidly changing sustainability regulations, including CSRD, CDDD, Green Claims Act, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and OMNIBUS, ensuring compliance across all projects.
• Take a proactive approach to identifying emerging sustainability trends and potential regulatory impacts, supporting the business in navigating these changes.
• Drive a “go-getter” mentality across the organization, ensuring the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Masters’ Degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or related areas.
• Proven experience as a Sustainability Manager or in a similar role within the food and beverages industry.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including leading sustainability projects in the field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented with a passion for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• Ambitious, self-starter with a “go-getter” mentality who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical solutions.

What do we have to offer you?

A challenging international working environment where you can broaden your horizon, gain enormous experience in the industrial processed food sector and utilize your commercial drive until the full extend. A welcoming team where you will be well trained and guided in your onboarding. We offer a place where successes and challenges are shared, where we flourish together. SVZ is a producer of  healthy ingredients, produced in a sustainable way that taste great all over the world. A good compensation package with an end-years gratification and extra free holidays (+9,5 ADV days).

You can send your application to Dorien Dhont, Manager HR Business Partnering, [email protected] . For more information you can visit our website www.svz.com.