Senior Sustainability Specialist

Shurtape Technologies; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies in Avon, OH is seeking a Senior Sustainability Specialist to lead environmental compliance and product-related regulatory initiatives across the organization. You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Quality to advance sustainability objectives and drive continuous improvement with autonomy.

This role focuses on integrating sustainability into products and packaging, managing data and reporting, and ensuring adherence to evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, EHS, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability, regulatory affairs, or related disciplines.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives that align with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop plans, metrics and dashboards to track progress and report findings.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Product Management and Operations to integrate sustainability into products and packaging.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem solving

Data analytics & dashboards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

Master’s degree or certifications (plus)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Avon - Avon, OH 44011

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well-known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer:

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Sustainability Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting sustainability, environmental compliance, and product-related regulatory initiatives across the organization. This position serves as a key cross-functional resource, partnering with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing, and external stakeholders to advance sustainability objectives, support compliance requirements, and drive continuous improvement.

The role focuses on integrating sustainability principles into products, packaging, sourcing decisions, and business processes while supporting customer requirements, supplier engagement, environmental reporting, and emerging regulatory obligations. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual manages complex projects, influences stakeholders without direct authority, and helps deliver measurable business and sustainability outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead sustainability initiatives that support company goals, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and stakeholder expectations and assess potential business impacts.
• Develop implementation plans, performance metrics, and dashboards to track progress.
• Communicate sustainability risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

Product, Packaging & Regulatory Sustainability

• Lead or support implementation of sustainability and product-related regulatory programs impacting products, packaging, and operations.
• Monitor emerging regulations and industry trends, assess business impacts, and translate requirements into practical business processes and implementation plans.
• Lead or support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance, reporting, and data management activities.
• Partner with R&D, Marketing, Product Management, and Operations to integrate sustainability considerations into products and packaging throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support initiatives related to sustainable materials, recycled content, packaging optimization, waste reduction, and circular economy principles.
• Conduct sustainability assessments, regulatory evaluations, and gap analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain processes, documentation, and governance frameworks supporting sustainability and regulatory compliance objectives.

Supply Chain Sustainability & Customer Support

• Lead sustainability initiatives that support company goals, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and stakeholder expectations and assess potential business impacts.
• Develop implementation plans, performance metrics, and dashboards to track progress.
• Communicate sustainability risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience developing metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate technical or regulatory requirements into practical business solutions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, EHS, Sustainability, Quality or related field. A Master’s degree or additional relevant certifications is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental compliance, EHS, product compliance, supply chain sustainability, quality systems, ESG programs, regulatory affairs, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial products, packaging, chemicals, consumer products, or related industries preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift loads up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in an office setting.
• Sufficient dexterity to use a computer at reasonable speeds.
• Ability to use PPE for periods of time spent on the shop floor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.