Job Summary:

The Manager, Sustainability will be responsible for driving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability across all Urmi Group factories. This role focuses on monitoring and reducing electricity consumption, ensuring energy-efficient, optimizing heat/thermal generation processes, and ensuring overall environmental compliance and sustainability performance of factory operations. The role requires a strong technical (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) background combined with sustainability and compliance expertise.

• Environmental Sustainability of Factories
  • Ensure factory operations comply with local environmental laws, regulations, and international standards (e.g., ISO 14001, Higg Index, ZDHC, buyer/brand compliance requirements).
  • Monitor and manage emissions, effluent treatment, waste management, and water usage across factories.
  • Prepare and maintain environmental performance data, sustainability reports, and dashboards for management and buyers/stakeholders.
  • Lead or support sustainability certifications and audits (e.g., LEED, Higg FEM, WRAP, buyer sustainability audits).
  • Conduct training and awareness programs for factory staff on energy conservation and environmental best practices.
• Heat Generation & Thermal Energy Management
  • Monitor fuel consumption (gas, coal, biomass) associated with heat generation and identify measures to reduce wastage and emissions.
  • Implement and monitor waste heat recovery systems to reuse thermal energy within factory processes.
  • Work with production and utility teams to optimize steam and hot air/hot water distribution and minimize losses.
• Reporting & Coordination
  • Prepare periodic reports (energy, environmental, sustainability KPIs) for senior management and relevant certification bodies/buyers.
  • Coordinate with factory heads, maintenance, production, and procurement teams to implement sustainability initiatives.
  • Stay updated on emerging sustainability technologies, regulations, and industry best practices, and recommend adoption where relevant.
• Electricity Consumption & Energy Management
  • Monitor, analyze, and report electricity consumption patterns across all factory units.
  • Identify energy-saving opportunities and implement energy efficiency measures.