Manager – Water & Environmental Sustainability

Company Name: Masco Group Location: Job Type: Full-Time Workplace Type: On-Site Job ID: IJOB202679106 Manager – Water & Environmental Sustainability Job Location: Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh Department: Sustainability Position: Manager About Masco Group Masco Group is a leading vertically integrated textile and apparel manufacturing group in Bangladesh, committed to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing. We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented professional to lead water and environmental sustainability initiatives, ensure environmental compliance, strengthen chemical management, and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Communication & Sustainability Management Serve as the primary liaison with international brands on Environmental Management Systems (EMS), chemical management, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations, and environmental compliance. Coordinate with business, production, utility, social compliance, certification, and other relevant teams to ensure alignment with brand-specific Codes of Conduct (CoC) and evolving sustainability requirements. Monitor international environmental regulations, buyer requirements, and sustainability standards; communicate key developments to top management and recommend necessary operational and capital investments. Lead sustainability projects, including feasibility studies, vendor coordination, site inspections, investment evaluation, and Return on Investment (ROI) reporting. Manage monthly environmental performance data and reporting through the internal Impact++ platform and relevant external platforms, including Higg FEM, CleanChain, ZDHC InCheck, ZDHC Gateway, STEP-PD, GTW, CFW, and OEKO-TEX STeP, as applicable. Liaise with the Department of Environment (DoE) and relevant regulatory authorities regarding environmental clearances, renewals, inspections, and regulatory compliance. Environmental Compliance, Audits & ETP Operations Coordinate environmental, chemical management, Higg FEM, ZDHC, and ETP audits conducted by international brands, third parties, and regulatory authorities. Oversee ETP operations, treatment efficiency, discharge quality, process stability, and compliance with applicable national regulations and brand requirements. Lead ETP troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency response, and corrective action implementation to minimize downtime and prevent environmental non-compliance. Develop, implement, and monitor SOPs for wastewater treatment, laboratory testing, sampling, chemical dosing, and discharge monitoring. Ensure wastewater testing and laboratory practices comply with applicable national standards and relevant brand-specific requirements, including ZDHC wastewater guidelines where applicable. Maintain monthly MIS reports on water consumption, wastewater discharge quality, treatment performance, chemical consumption, sludge generation, and ETP operating costs through Impact++. Chemical Management & ZDHC Compliance Implement and monitor chemical management systems to ensure compliance with the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) and applicable buyer requirements. Monitor chemical inventory, supplier documentation, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), approved chemical lists, and relevant chemical testing requirements. Coordinate with production, procurement, suppliers, and relevant teams to promote safer chemical alternatives and prevent the use of restricted substances. Support implementation of ZDHC-related requirements, including chemical inventory management, wastewater compliance, and applicable platform reporting. Water Efficiency & Resource Optimization Conduct water-use assessments across dyeing, finishing, washing, and other relevant production processes. Identify and implement water-saving opportunities, reuse and recycling initiatives, and process improvements to reduce freshwater consumption per kilogram of fabric. Establish measurable water-efficiency targets, monitor performance against baseline data, and report progress to management. Evaluate water-saving technologies and prepare technical and financial assessments for proposed improvement projects. ETP Sludge Management & Circularity Ensure safe handling, storage, transportation, documentation, and legally compliant disposal of ETP sludge through authorized channels. Maintain sludge generation records and disposal documentation in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Identify feasible circular economy opportunities for sludge utilization in compliance with environmental regulations and safety requirements. Team Development & Continuous Improvement** Lead and develop the environmental sustainability and ETP operations team to ensure effective execution of environmental programs. Conduct regular training on environmental awareness, chemical safety, wastewater management, spill response, and emergency preparedness. Establish performance indicators, monitor corrective actions, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement across factory operations. Prepare periodic management reports highlighting environmental risks, compliance status, resource efficiency, cost-saving opportunities, and sustainability performance. Requirements Experience: 8 to 10 years Education: Skills: Sustainability Last Date of Application: 30 November 2026