Global Packaging Compliance & Sustainability Lead

Elfbeauty; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 200% of target

Equity in the company

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2

Flexible time off

Job summary

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Compliance and Sustainability in New York to lead regulatory intelligence across EU, UK, US, Canada and other jurisdictions, focusing on PPWR, recycled content, labeling, and materials restrictions.

You will translate complex rules into clear guidelines, shape packaging development, and build governance to anticipate risk, working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and market access.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in packaging compliance or regulatory affairs in beauty or CPG.
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Eng, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of EU/UK/US packaging regulations (EPR, PPWR, recyclability).
• Experience creating and implementing compliance programs and controls.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global packaging regulatory intelligence and compliance coordination.
• Translate regulations into actionable packaging requirements and plans.
• Develop and maintain packaging compliance policies and tools.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Sustainability, Legal, Sourcing, and Finance teams.
• Report portfolio exposure and compliance status to senior leadership.

Skills

Regulatory intelligence

Packaging compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

e.l.f. Beauty is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Compliance and Sustainability in New York to lead regulatory intelligence across EU, UK, US, Canada and other jurisdictions, focusing on PPWR, recycled content, labeling, and materials restrictions.

You will translate complex rules into clear guidelines, shape packaging development, and build governance to anticipate risk, working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and market access.