Managing Consultant, Packaging & Product Sustainability

ERM; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Packaging and Product Sustainability to join our Sustainable Products and Supply Chain team in the United States. Proximity to an ERM office is preferred but not required.

In this high‑impact role you will combine packaging and product sustainability expertise, consulting leadership, and commercial acumen to translate sustainability goals into practical strategies for product, packaging, materials, compliance, and circularity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging science, environmental science, sustainability, engineering, chemistry, materials science, biology, business, supply chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in consulting is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large, multidisciplinary projects in sustainable packaging and product sustainability.
• Help clients translate sustainability commitments and regulatory requirements into actionable strategies.
• Advise on packaging optimization, recyclability, and life-cycle assessment approaches.
• Evaluate tradeoffs and convert findings into clear business recommendations.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, teams, and quality while maintaining client relationships.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across sustainability, packaging, product development, and supply chain.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team.

Skills

Client relationships

Project leadership

Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Packaging knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Packaging and Product Sustainability to join our Sustainable Products and Supply Chain team in the United States. Proximity to an ERM office is preferred but not required.

In this high‑impact role you will combine packaging and product sustainability expertise, consulting leadership, and commercial acumen to translate sustainability goals into practical strategies for product, packaging, materials, compliance, and circularity.