Senior Manager, Sustainability & Logistics

Report to: Director, Sustainability & Environment

Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid

Salary Range: $77,000 - $106,000

FLSA: Exempt

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a Washington DC based trade association represents the nation’s nearly one million workers in the plastics industry. PLASTICS seeks a Senior Manager, Sustainability & Logistics to provide program and member management for the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) Logistics program, supporting transportation and logistics companies in preventing loss of preproduction plastic to the environment.

Responsibilities:

Program Management:

• Lead planning and management of OCS Logistics program to advance zero resin loss in logistics and transportation sector.
• Provide project management for OCS Logistics committee and working group meetings to enable strong communication channels with member companies and robust peer learning opportunities.
• Develop membership activities and expand member value for OCS Logistics, including activities for trucking, rail, and maritime programs.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including trade associations, member companies, and government agencies to advance resin loss prevention in the logistics and transportation industries.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on logistics and transportation matters.
• Manage development of resources and education specific to transportation and logistics audiences.
• Support ongoing management of OCS Logistics Verification facility inspection program and expansion of inspection program to rail and maritime industries.
• Support development of logistics and transportation activities among international OCS programs.
• Support development of OCS Spill Response program to address resin loss during transit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Member Management:

• Assist Director of Operation Clean Sweep in developing and implementing a robust membership recruitment strategy that effectively communicates OCS Logistics’ value proposition.
• Support the expansion of OCS Logistics membership by contributing to recruitment strategy, identifying prospects, collaborating with the OCS team to execute outreach efforts, and conducting pitch calls.
• Partner with OCS and Marketing team members to build marketing campaigns, develop consistent messaging, identify prospects, and business development opportunities that improve retention, engagement, and recruitment.
• Provide technical assistance to OCS members and respond to member inquiries related to transportation and logistics.
• Work closely with OCS team to maintain records for current and prospective OCS Logistics members including activity related to member sales, onboarding, engagement, and invoicing.

Event Management:

• Represent OCS at transportation industry meetings, events, and trade shows to promote program.
• Develop event program content related to transportation and logistics for in-person and virtual OCS events, including annual OCS conference.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field, or a combination of education and related experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role or related position in coalition-building, trade association or similar industry.
• Experience with trucking industry, rail industry, maritime industry, and/or working with or for the Department of Transportation.
• Experience with sustainability and the plastics industry.
• Experience with project and program management.
• Experience cultivating relationships and managing a committee.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of trucking industry, rail industry, maritime industry, and/or Department of Transportation.
• Written and verbal communications skills with diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on a variety of projects, adjust to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results.
• Ability to work autonomously and collectively to build consensus.
• Ability to provide customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• An earnest work ethic and dedication to collective success of the organization in service of our membership.
• A commitment to promoting and working in an inclusive and diverse environment with a variety of colleagues from multiple backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to embody and uphold PLASTICS’ core values of ethics, unity, impact, optimism, and innovation in all interactions and responsibilities.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Excel required.
• Ability to travel (<25%)

Interested? Please apply using the PLASTICS Job Form

About PLASTICS

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is a purpose-driven organization here to support the entire plastics supply chain. We are proud to represent the nearly one million people who are employed by companies in the plastics supply chain in the United States. PLASTICS is a dynamic organization with an ambitious team, striving for growth and success. Together we shape the direction of the entire plastics industry and as a job requirement, have some fun while doing so. Employees have the opportunity to learn, develop, and impact both the industry and our association. We also encourage volunteerism. As a team we seek opportunities to improve the communities in which we work and visit, including organizing riverbank clean-ups.

We offer generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, well-being, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, competitive salaries, and work from home flexibility. We work hard, we play hard, and we value a work-life balance! In fact, we offer unlimited paid time off, and employees take personal time off at their own discretion.

PLASTICS is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, or any factor prohibited by applicable law.