Sustainability Lead

Sustainability Lead

Location: Bangkok

Job Summary

The Sustainability Lead is responsible for developing and driving the company’s sustainability strategy across FMCG manufacturing operations. This role leads environmental and social responsibility initiatives, with a strong focus on recycling, circular economy projects, and waste reduction programs, ensuring alignment with corporate ESG goals and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sustainability Strategy Development

• Develop and implement the company’s sustainability roadmap, including clear targets on waste reduction, recycling rate improvement, and circular economy initiatives.
• Define KPIs for carbon reduction, water stewardship, and recycling performance.
• Translate sustainability commitments into actionable operational projects within manufacturing sites.
• Monitor and report sustainability performance to senior leadership.

2. Environmental Management & Recycling Projects

• Lead and implement recycling and circular economy projects, including:
  • Packaging recyclability improvement
  • Waste segregation and on-site recycling systems
  • Collaboration with external recycling partners
• Drive reduction of landfill waste through waste-to-value initiatives.
• Develop programs to increase recycling rates across manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Lead initiatives related to:
  • Carbon footprint reduction
  • Energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption
  • Water management and wastewater reduction

3. Social Responsibility

4. Cross-functional Leadership

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build awareness & support for a sustainability perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or ESG within FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and ESG frameworks.
• Good command both Thai and English

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.