Assistant Manager - Sustainability

About this Position The Assistant Manager - Sustainability will lead and coordinate sustainability initiatives across the Kurkumbh site and support implementation across all India manufacturing locations and Henkel operated, managed warehouses. The role is responsible for driving decarbonization, energy efficiency, water stewardship, waste reduction, environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement to achieve organizational sustainability targets and regulatory requirements.

This position will work closely with site leadership teams, engineering, operations, SHE, procurement, utilities, and regional sustainability teams to ensure consistent execution of sustainability programs and timely reporting of performance metrics.

What You´ll Do

• Lead sustainability initiatives for the Kurkumbh site and support deployment across all India manufacturing sites. Sustainability Reporting & Data Management
• Coordinate, maintain and monitor across all India manufacturing sites to ensure accurate and timely sustainability data collection and reporting. Project Management & Assessments
• Support on BOP assessments and sustainability feasibility evaluations, assist site stakeholders in identifying, evaluating, and implementing sustainability projects. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Stewardship
• Support compliance with environmental regulations and internal sustainability standards, Monitor EPR obligations, plastic credit requirements, and sustainability related regulatory developments and provide guidance on environmental compliance tools and best practices. Training & Engagement
• Conduct sustainability awareness sessions, workshops, and capability-building
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Environmental Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience in sustainability, environmental management, energy management, utilities, decarbonization, and SHE-related functions preferred. Technical Knowledge
• Understanding of GHG Accounting and Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Emissions.
• Knowledge of Energy Efficiency Programs and relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards.
• Experience with SPHERA / ESM Sustainability Reporting Systems.
• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and plastic credits management.
• Understanding of Water Stewardship Programs and water conservation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Environmental Compliance Management Systems and Tools.
• Understanding of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations and wastewater management.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, IREC and decarbonization projects.
• Knowledge of ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
• Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual groannual gross salary
• Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.