Sustainability Project Coordinator Jobs in Riverside, NJ

Why Join Clemens Food Group?At Clemens Food Group, sustainability is tied directly to operational excellence, innovation, and business impact. This role is not about creating reports that sit on a shelf. It is about identifying opportunities, solving problems, reducing waste, and driving measurable value across the organization.As a Sustainability Coordinator, you will work across farms, manufacturing operations, facilities, and sustainability initiatives to help improve how we operate. You will partner with teams throughout the business to turn data into action and action into results.The Impact You?ll MakeYou will help shape sustainability initiatives across Clemens Food Group by:Reducing waste and utility usageSupporting sustainability compliance and reportingIdentifying operational improvement opportunitiesLeading projects that create measurable business valueYour work will directly support operations across the business, from farms through further processing.What You?ll DoAnalyze sustainability, utility, and operational data from multiple systemsIdentify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunitiesLead sustainability and waste-reduction projectsPartner with facilities, manufacturing excellence, environmental teams, and operations leadersSupport sustainability reporting, compliance tracking, and customer requestsParticipate in operational and sustainability initiatives across farms and production sitesWhat Makes This Role Exciting?High visibility across multiple business functionsSignificant autonomy to identify opportunities and drive improvementsOpportunity to own projects from concept through implementationDiverse work environment with exposure to operations, sustainability, manufacturing, and agriculture in generalPeople who do well in this role often come from:Manufacturing or operational environmentsProcess engineering, project coordination, or environmental compliance backgroundsHighly progressive commercial agriculture operationsThis role may not be the best fit for someone looking for:A purely strategic or advocacy-focused sustainability positionHighly structured work with narrowly defined responsibilitiesWhat We?re Looking ForBachelor?s degree in environmental science, engineering, agriculture, sustainability, or related fieldStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and lead projects forwardStrong communication and relationship-building skillsComfort working in operational and manufacturing environmentsHelpful experience includes:SAP or operational systems exposureEnvironmental compliance or sustainability reportingAgriculture, food manufacturing, or continuous improvement environmentsSkills & MindsetSuccessful candidates typically demonstrate:ResourcefulnessBias for actionCuriosity and initiativeOwnership mentalityResilience and persistenceThis role is best suited for someone who enjoys solving operational problems, navigating ambiguity, and creating measurable improvements across the business.Your Future at Clemens Food GroupThis role provides broad exposure across the organization and can open future opportunities in:Sustainability leadershipManufacturing excellenceFood safety and quality assuranceFacilities and operations leadershipYou will gain hands-on experience across the business while helping drive meaningful operational and sustainability improvements.Agency Statement: Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.EEO Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.