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Specialist II, Product Sustainability

**Date:** Oct 27, 2025

**Location:** Carrollton, GA, US, 30119

**Company:** Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Summary

The Corporate Sustainability team provides value to the organization by helping Southwire be a leader in sustainability. This position will support the team and broader organization in implementing and managing sustainability programs, company directives, and other tasks. We are looking for a self-starter and a quick learner who is passionate about sustainability, eager to share creative ideas, and capable of successfully completing projects in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

+ Help implement strategies and action plans to drive corporate sustainable development

+ Support development of life-cycle assessments and environmental production declarations

+ Promote and increase awareness of sustainability initiatives to internal and external stakeholders through multiple communication channels, including the annual sustainability report

+ Support materiality assessments to identify critical topics for management and disclosure

+ Support extended producer responsibility and product environmental compliance requirements

+ Devise tools and systems to monitor performance, analyze data, and identify opportunities for improvement

+ Research and identify alternatives, best practices, and solutions to sustainability challenges

+ Perform cost-benefit analyses of potential sustainability alternatives

+ Evaluate and communicate sustainability performance data and reporting information to internal and external stakeholders

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business

Years of Experience: 2- 4 Years

Field(s) of Expertise:

+ Environmental Sustainability or Environmental Science

+ Understanding of sustainability issues, best practices, and trends

+ Working experience in a manufacturing or corporate environment

Preferred Education & Experience

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Domestic Travel - Up to 25% of Time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 10% of time

Standing - 10% of time

Sitting - 80% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Competencies

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Accountability

Agile Methodology

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Continuous Improvement Process

Critical Thinking

Data-Driven Decision Making

Report Writing

Root Cause Analysis

Sustainability Initiatives

Benefits We Offer:

+ 401k with Matching

+ Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

+ Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

+ Long & Short-Term Disability

+ Supplemental Insurance Plans

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Referral Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement Programs

+ Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

+ Parental Leave

+ & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta