Packaging Sustainability Manager

Sun Chemical Corporation; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short term disability benefits

Long term disability benefits

401(k)+match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation is seeking a Packaging Sustainability Manager to lead and coordinate sustainable packaging initiatives across Meijer corporate onboarding processes. You will partner with suppliers, commercial category teams and sustainability to align with policies and procedures.

The role focuses on strategic planning, data verification, and ensuring compliance with packaging, wood & paper, and ethical sourcing requirements while driving sustainability targets across internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural packaging within FMCG/retail.
• Experience delivering projects and implementing new working methods.
• Strong understanding of sustainability issues in retail and packaging sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive packaging sustainability strategy across internal departments.
• Integrate packaging and sustainability requirements into new product onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with Commercial Category Teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with policies.
• Identify and manage packaging data collection, testing, and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Project delivery

Excel skills

Communication

Sustainability knowledge

Learn IT systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Title: Sustainable Packaging Manager

Location: Meijer Corporate Headquarters, Walker, Michigan

Position Overview:

Aura Consultants is seeking a Packaging Sustainability Manager to lead the introduction and coordination of new packaging sourcing models while ensuring Meijer's sustainability and packaging requirements are integrated into the product onboarding process. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, commercial category teams, and the sustainability team to bring new products to market in alignment with established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement a comprehensive packaging sustainability strategy across internal departments.
• Integrate packaging and sustainability requirements into new product onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with Commercial Category Teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with packaging, wood & paper, and ethical sourcing policies.
• Verify packaging specifications align with planned market routes.
• Conduct appropriate packaging testing and quality assessments.
• Support packaging artwork processes to meet all regulatory and brand requirements.
• Partner with data collection vendors to gather and verify packaging data, including composition, weights, dimensions, and certifications.
• Maintain quality standards for structural packaging, color management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify products and suppliers requiring specialized attention from Sustainability Team specialists.
• Support team objectives through timely and effective project delivery.
• Build strategic relationships across the organization to enhance operational efficiency and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Align packaging sustainability strategy with internal departments and suppliers to ensure new product packaging meets Meijer's sustainable packaging policy and guidelines through early coordination with sustainability and commercial category teams.
• Problem Resolution: Address packaging fitness-for-purpose while achieving sustainability targets; manage supplier compliance issues; balance operational efficiency with environmental impact; oversee multiple concurrent projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural packaging within FMCG/retail industry
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery and implementation of new working methods.
• Strong understanding of sustainability issues in retail and packaging sectors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Ability to learn new IT systems and data platforms.

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness including understanding of sales, costs, and profit factors.
• Ability to identify and respond to internal and external customer needs.
• Skilled in creating client-facing presentations and proposals.
• Proven ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Open-minded approach to new ideas with strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

BENEFITS

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability benefits
• Long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• Life insurance

Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.