Regional Energy & Utilities Manager – Mexico

When you join Kohler, you can make your mark on an iconic brand. Together, we challenge the status quo, stretch our imaginations, put ideas to the test, and demand better for ourselves, our customers, and each other. Join our community of creators and difference makers to build a career of impact. Location: ENTER [Hybrid] – Juarez, Nuevo Leon Opportunity Job Summary The Regional Energy & Utilities Manager – Mexico will lead energy procurement, sustainability initiatives, and utility management across Kohler's Mexican operations. This role supports Kohler’s global sustainability goals, including achieving 100% renewable electricity adoption by 2035. This position strongly favors candidates with established industry and government connections to support strategic initiatives, regulatory engagement, and project acceleration. Key Responsibilities Contract Management: • Negotiate and manage electricity and natural gas contracts with Qualified Suppliers and Qualified Users. • Monitor market trends and regulatory changes to optimize energy procurement strategies. Sustainability Leadership: • Drive initiatives aligned with Kohler’s sustainability goals, including renewable energy adoption, Scopes 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, and water use reduction. • Collaborate with Corporate Sustainability and Engineering teams to develop and implement energy projects. Regulatory Compliance: • Identify applicable regulatory requirements and lead compliance efforts, including ISO 50001 and other relevant standards. • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and risk mitigation practices in energy operations. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills tailored to diverse audiences. • Translate complex technical and legal topics into concise, executive-level summaries. • Engage effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. Financial & Budgeting Support: • Support budgeting and forecasting for energy and utility expenses. • Analyze cost-saving opportunities and present findings to leadership. Collaboration: • Partner with Corporate Engineering and Local Engineering teams to develop and execute energy-related projects. • Coordinate with U.S.-based counterparts to ensure strategic alignment. • Build and maintain strong networks within the energy industry and government agencies to support strategic initiatives and regulatory engagement. Tools & Systems: • Demonstrate proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Power Monitoring Expert (PME), and Energy & Sustainability Reporting Software to support analysis, reporting, and decision-making. At Kohler, our mission is to help people live gracious, healthy and sustainable lives. We understand that investing in our associates is essential to achieving that goal. We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing and help you be your best. It’s a workplace that works—for you, your family, and your lifestyle. Kohler is an equal opportunity employer. It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter so that we can make the necessary arrangements.