Regional Energy & Utilities Manager – Mexico
Work Mode: Hybrid
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.
Skills/Requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in energy procurement, sustainability, or utility management.
• Deep understanding of Mexico’s energy markets and regulatory environment.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Travel
• Expected to travel quarterly to Kohler’s corporate headquarters in the U.S. and regularly between locations in Mexico (Monterrey, Bajio, Reynosa).
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
