Director of Sustainability and Compliance

Confidential Search; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

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Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Confidential Search is seeking a Director of Sustainability and Compliance to lead programs, regulatory initiatives, reporting, and community impact in a growing sustainable packaging company based in Atlanta. This hands-on, collaborative role translates commitments into measurable business outcomes while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The position offers remote or hybrid work, with onsite presence in the Atlanta area as needed. Base salary: $110,000–$120,000/year, plus benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in environmental field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5–8 years in sustainability, environmental compliance, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating initiatives, regulatory programs, reporting, or certifications.
• Familiarity with EPR, compostability standards, FSC, BPI, or B‑Corp processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable processes.
• Hands-on yet strategic in a growing organization.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day sustainability programs, initiatives, and reporting.
• Coordinate B Corp certification readiness, documentation, and reporting.
• Manage sustainability data, environmental reporting, and impact measurement.
• Support composting, waste diversion, and circular economy initiatives.
• Coordinate community giving, product donations, and environmental partnerships.
• Monitor regulatory compliance documentation and filings.
• Provide sustainability guidance across departments and for customer inquiries.
• Represent the organization at conferences and external engagements.
• Lead team development, budgeting, and process improvements.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Regulatory understanding

Sustainability expertise

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in environmental field

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A growing, mission-driven company in the sustainable packaging industry seeks an experienced Director of Sustainability and Compliance to lead sustainability programs, regulatory compliance initiatives, environmental reporting, and community impact efforts.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, hands‑on sustainability professional who is passionate about environmental responsibility, circular economy solutions, and translating sustainability commitments into measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with practical leadership experience and thrives in a dynamic, evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Programs and Reporting

• Lead the day‑to‑day execution of sustainability programs, initiatives, and approved annual priorities.
• Coordinate B Corp certification and recertification readiness, documentation, and reporting.
• Manage sustainability performance data, environmental reporting, and impact measurement.
• Support composting, waste diversion, circular economy, and other mission‑aligned initiatives.
• Coordinate community giving, product donations, and environmental partnerships.

Regulatory Compliance and Certifications

• Monitor evolving environmental regulations, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), PFAS restrictions, compostability requirements, and environmental labeling standards.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting, compliance documentation, and required filings.
• Provide sustainability oversight and guidance related to FSC Chain of Custody, BPI, and other applicable certifications.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Product Development, and other departments to identify compliance risks and support corrective actions.
• Ensure environmental and sustainability claims are supported by accurate documentation.

Cross‑Functional Leadership and Engagement

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and other departments to support sustainability objectives.
• Provide sustainability expertise for customer inquiries, certifications, and environmental claims.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, community events, and approved external engagements.
• Support innovation initiatives that advance environmental responsibility and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Provide senior leadership with regular program updates, recommendations, and risk assessments.

Team and Program Management

• Lead and develop assigned sustainability team members and project contributors, including employees, contractors, consultants, and interns.
• Establish clear priorities, monitor deliverables, and provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Develop repeatable processes, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure timely execution of sustainability initiatives.
• Support departmental budget planning, resource coordination, and operational improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental policy, sustainability, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• Approximately 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, environmental policy, packaging, or a related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating sustainability initiatives, regulatory compliance programs, environmental reporting, or certification processes.
• Familiarity with EPR regulations, compostability standards, FSC, BPI, or B‑Corp certification processes preferred.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects, teams, or external contributors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex environmental regulations into actionable business processes.
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a growing organization.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the circular economy.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of complex initiatives.
• An effective collaborator who can influence stakeholders across departments.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and committed to regulatory accuracy.
• Adaptable and energized by opportunities to build processes and improve programs.
• Comfortable communicating with senior leadership, customers, and external partners.

Work Arrangement

This position offers remote or hybrid work arrangements based on candidate location and business needs. Candidates located in the Atlanta metropolitan area may be expected to work onsite periodically, while remote arrangements may be considered for candidates outside the area, subject to leadership approval. Occasional travel and collaboration across time zones will be required.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $110,000-$120,000 annually

Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, and the position's responsibilities. The organization offers a competitive benefits package; additional details will be provided during the recruitment process.

The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and evaluating qualified candidates based on job‑related skills, experience, and qualifications.