ŌURA
Senior Environmental Sustainability Engineer
ŌURA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Environmental Sustainability Engineer
Oura is seeking a visionary and results-driven Supply Chain Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our Supply Chain team in San Francisco, California. This is a foundational role for Oura; as our first dedicated hire for supply chain sustainability, you'll have the unique opportunity to build and lead this critical function from the ground up. You will be instrumental in identifying, developing, and implementing strategies that drastically reduce our ecological footprint, drive resource efficiency, and ensure responsible practices from component sourcing through end-of-life, championing adoption both internally and externally. You'll work cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Customer Experience, and Legal teams, as well as our external manufacturing and logistics partners, to achieve ambitious sustainability targets. What You Will Do Pioneer Oura's Supply Chain Sustainability Program: As the first dedicated expert, you will design, implement, and lead Oura's environmental sustainability strategy across the entire supply chain and product lifecycle. Logistics & Freight Optimization: Partner with logistics to identify and implement initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of inbound and outbound logistics and freight. Circular Economy & Waste Management: Develop and manage programs for responsible handling of customer returns, product refurbishment, and end-of-life management, including e-waste recycling and circularity initiatives. Manufacturing Energy Efficiency: Collaborate with CMs to assess and improve energy efficiency in their facilities, identifying opportunities for renewable energy adoption and reduced consumption related to Oura's production. Sustainable Components & Materials: Partner with R&D and engineering teams to research, evaluate, and integrate more sustainable materials and components into Oura products and packaging. Carbon Footprint Measurement & Reduction: Establish methodologies for measuring Oura's manufacturing and supply chain carbon footprint, identify key reduction levers, and track progress against targets. Carbon Credits & Offsetting: Evaluate, recommend, and manage carbon offsetting strategies and carbon credit programs as part of Oura's broader climate action plan. Supplier Engagement & Auditing: Work with suppliers and CMs to assess their environmental performance, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with Oura's sustainability standards and relevant regulations. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Stay abreast of evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices, ensuring Oura's supply chain operations remain compliant and support necessary reporting requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Act as the primary subject matter expert for environmental sustainability, championing its importance, educating internal teams, fostering a sustainability mindset across departments, and communicating Oura's progress to internal and external stakeholders. Requirements Minimum of 7+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, manufacturing operations, or supply chain, with a proven focus on implementing sustainability initiatives in a hardware or consumer electronics company. Demonstrated experience in building and leading new programs or functions, particularly in sustainability, within an organization. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for consumer products. Proven expertise with carbon footprint accounting and reduction strategies, including experience with carbon credits or offsetting programs. Proven expertise in waste management principles, particularly regarding e-waste, manufacturing waste, and circular economy concepts. Experience in sustainable logistics and freight optimization, including familiarity with various transportation modes and their environmental impacts. Knowledge of sustainable material science and experience in evaluating the environmental impact of components and materials used in product manufacturing. Familiarity with manufacturing energy efficiency opportunities and renewable energy integration in factory settings. Understanding of relevant environmental regulations and industry certifications. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and external partners. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to drive informed decisions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing, collaborating, and building strong relationships across diverse teams and cultures. A strong pioneering spirit, a passion for environmental sustainability, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Willingness to travel internationally as needed (up to 30%, for supplier engagement and factory visits). Benefits Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Oura is seeking a visionary and results-driven Supply Chain Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our Supply Chain team in San Francisco, California. This is a foundational role for Oura; as our first dedicated hire for supply chain sustainability, you'll have the unique opportunity to build and lead this critical function from the ground up. You will be instrumental in identifying, developing, and implementing strategies that drastically reduce our ecological footprint, drive resource efficiency, and ensure responsible practices from component sourcing through end-of-life, championing adoption both internally and externally. You'll work cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, Customer Experience, and Legal teams, as well as our external manufacturing and logistics partners, to achieve ambitious sustainability targets. What You Will Do Pioneer Oura's Supply Chain Sustainability Program: As the first dedicated expert, you will design, implement, and lead Oura's environmental sustainability strategy across the entire supply chain and product lifecycle. Logistics & Freight Optimization: Partner with logistics to identify and implement initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of inbound and outbound logistics and freight. Circular Economy & Waste Management: Develop and manage programs for responsible handling of customer returns, product refurbishment, and end-of-life management, including e-waste recycling and circularity initiatives. Manufacturing Energy Efficiency: Collaborate with CMs to assess and improve energy efficiency in their facilities, identifying opportunities for renewable energy adoption and reduced consumption related to Oura's production. Sustainable Components & Materials: Partner with R&D and engineering teams to research, evaluate, and integrate more sustainable materials and components into Oura products and packaging. Carbon Footprint Measurement & Reduction: Establish methodologies for measuring Oura's manufacturing and supply chain carbon footprint, identify key reduction levers, and track progress against targets. Carbon Credits & Offsetting: Evaluate, recommend, and manage carbon offsetting strategies and carbon credit programs as part of Oura's broader climate action plan. Supplier Engagement & Auditing: Work with suppliers and CMs to assess their environmental performance, develop improvement plans, and ensure compliance with Oura's sustainability standards and relevant regulations. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Stay abreast of evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices, ensuring Oura's supply chain operations remain compliant and support necessary reporting requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication: Act as the primary subject matter expert for environmental sustainability, championing its importance, educating internal teams, fostering a sustainability mindset across departments, and communicating Oura's progress to internal and external stakeholders. Requirements Minimum of 7+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, manufacturing operations, or supply chain, with a proven focus on implementing sustainability initiatives in a hardware or consumer electronics company. Demonstrated experience in building and leading new programs or functions, particularly in sustainability, within an organization. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for consumer products. Proven expertise with carbon footprint accounting and reduction strategies, including experience with carbon credits or offsetting programs. Proven expertise in waste management principles, particularly regarding e-waste, manufacturing waste, and circular economy concepts. Experience in sustainable logistics and freight optimization, including familiarity with various transportation modes and their environmental impacts. Knowledge of sustainable material science and experience in evaluating the environmental impact of components and materials used in product manufacturing. Familiarity with manufacturing energy efficiency opportunities and renewable energy integration in factory settings. Understanding of relevant environmental regulations and industry certifications. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and external partners. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data to drive informed decisions. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing, collaborating, and building strong relationships across diverse teams and cultures. A strong pioneering spirit, a passion for environmental sustainability, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Willingness to travel internationally as needed (up to 30%, for supplier engagement and factory visits). Benefits Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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