Sustainability Assistant Manager

Job Title: Environmental Sustainability Executive / Assistant Manager

Location: Coimbatore

Industry: Garment Manufacturing

Job Overview

Tropic Knits is looking for an Environmental Sustainability Executive / Assistant Manager to support and drive sustainability, environmental compliance, and certification activities across our manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in sustainability programs, audits, and environmental management within the textile or garment industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance activities.
• Handle SAC/Higg modules (FEM, FDM, MSI, etc.) and coordinate self and third-party verifications.
• Coordinate statutory certifications and approvals from authorities such as TNPCB, Fire, Sanitary, Health & Safety, and Factory Inspectorate.
• Conduct internal sustainability audits for factory and subcontractor facilities.
• Support programs related to GHG, CDP, ZDHC Gateway, InCheck, MSDS, CIL, OEKO-TEX, and chemical management.
• Prepare sustainability reports, KPI dashboards, and management presentations.
• Conduct employee awareness and training programs on sustainability practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree or relevant specialization in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Sustainability, Environmental Management, or Compliance.
• Experience in the garment, textile, or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Good knowledge of Higg Index, sustainability audits, and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Tamil.
• Good analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person