Kraft Heinz – Senior Manager, Packaging Sustainability (North America)

The Sustainability Grid; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 120 800 - 151 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision coverage

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs

Resumo da oferta

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Sustainability to lead North America's packaging sustainability strategy, aligning with global goals and regulatory expectations. You will translate commitments into actionable roadmaps, drive recyclability and circularity initiatives, and collaborate with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to balance cost and environmental impact.

This is a high-influence role at the intersection of sustainability and supply chain, offering

Qualificações

• 6+ years of experience in sustainability, procurement, packaging, or supply chain.
• Knowledge of EPR regulations, circular packaging, and recyclability standards.
• Ability to translate policy into supplier and business actions; strong program management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead North America packaging sustainability strategy aligned with global goals.
• Translate commitments into actionable roadmaps and execution plans; drive recyclability, circularity, and net-zero targets.
• Partner with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to deliver sustainable packaging solutions; balance cost, feasibility and environmental impact.

Conhecimentos

Sustainability

Procurement

Packaging

Supply Chain

Stakeholder Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Kraft Heinz – Senior Manager, Packaging Sustainability (North America)

Kraft Heinz is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, operating globally with iconic brands across packaged foods. The company is increasingly investing in sustainability as a core business driver—especially in packaging, supply chains, and emissions reduction.

By The Sustainability Grid Desk

Salary $120,800 – $151,000 base + performance bonus

Setting Hybrid

Location Chicago, Illinois (Aon Center)

Type Full time

Deadline Not specified

About Kraft Heinz

About the Role

This is a senior, high-influence role sitting at the intersection of sustainability, procurement, regulation, and packaging innovation.

As Senior Manager, Packaging Sustainability, you will lead North America’s efforts on sustainable packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)—translating global climate commitments into real operational execution.

This is not just strategy. It is turning sustainability into supply chain reality.

What You’ll Do

Packaging Sustainability Leadership

Lead North America packaging sustainability strategy aligned with global goals
Translate high-level commitments into actionable roadmaps and execution plansDrive initiatives that support recyclability, circularity, and net-zero targets

Partner with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to deliver sustainable packaging solutions
Advance supplier engagement models and performance expectationsBalance cost, feasibility, and environmental impact in sourcing decisions

EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Execution

Lead compliance and readiness across U.S. and Canada
Monitor policy changes and translate regulations into business actionsCoordinate reporting, fee forecasting, and engagement with producer responsibility organizations

Data, Systems & Reporting

Strengthen carbon and packaging data systems across North America
Build tools to track progress, risks, and milestonesSupport supplier data collection and sustainability reporting

Cross-Functional Influence

Work across Legal, Government Affairs, Finance, Operations, and Sustainability teams
Align packaging strategy with regulatory, commercial, and operational prioritiesInfluence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making

About You

You are a systems-level operator who can connect sustainability ambition with execution.

Strong candidates:

Have 6+ years of experience in sustainability, procurement, packaging, or supply chain

Understand EPR regulations, circular packaging, and recyclability standards

Can translate policy into supplier and business actions

Have strong program management and cross-functional leadership skills

Are an effective communicator and stakeholder influencer

What You’ll Gain

Ownership over North America’s packaging sustainability strategy

Direct exposure to regulatory strategy + corporate execution

Experience working across procurement, R&D, and sustainability at scale

A leadership role in one of the most important levers in corporate climate action

Why This Role Matters

Packaging is one of the most visible—and regulated—sustainability challenges in consumer goods.

This role sits at a critical pressure point:

Where policy meets supply chain
Where cost meets sustainability
Where corporate commitments meet reality

7% 401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (starting day one)

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs (physical, emotional, financial)