Sr. Specialist, Packaging Sustainability

Morphe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morphe is seeking a packaging sustainability professional to lead sustainability efforts for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. The role involves evaluating materials, tracking metrics, and ensuring regulatory compliance for cosmetics and consumer goods.

You will collaborate with Packaging Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sourcing, Supply Chain, QA, and Marketing to develop sustainable, cost-effective packaging solutions and to deliver leadership-ready reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Packaging, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years in packaging development, sustainability, or related area.
• Experience with cosmetics, skincare, or consumer goods preferred.
• Familiarity with global packaging regulations and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives for packaging across product categories.
• Research and evaluate PCR, bio-based, recyclable, refillable, and compostable packaging.
• Track metrics: recycled content, recyclability, carbon footprint, packaging weight.
• Maintain sustainability databases and regulatory documentation.
• Support compliance with EPR, PPWR, REACH, Prop 65, Heavy Metals.
• Organize supplier sustainability documentation and material declarations.
• Assist engineers with sustainability assessments in development.
• Coordinate sustainability testing and validation of new materials.
• Support Life Cycle Assessment projects and environmental impact evaluations.
• Develop sustainability scorecards and dashboards for projects.
• Prepare sustainability reports for leadership and regulators.
• Partner with suppliers for cost-effective solutions and monitor trends.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Airtable

ERP

Job description

About Us: Born in artistry, built for real life, and fueled by a global community, Morphe delivers high-performance, high-design beauty without the prestige price tag. Leveraging exceptional product development, regulatory, and supply chain capabilities, we make innovative products that invite creativity and celebrate the freedom to look how you want, when you want. Join us in shaping what’s next in beauty.

Summary of Position

Principle Accountabilities:

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across all product categories.
• Research and evaluate sustainable packaging materials, including PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled), bio-based, recyclable, refillable, and compostable solutions.
• Track packaging sustainability metrics, including recycled content, recyclability, material reduction, carbon footprint, and packaging weight.
• Maintain sustainability databases and packaging material documentation.
• Support compliance with global packaging regulations including:
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
• REACH
• Proposition 65
• Heavy Metals requirements
• Collect and organize supplier sustainability documentation, certifications, and material declarations.
• Assist Packaging Development Engineers with sustainability assessments during new product development.
• Coordinate sustainability testing and validation of new packaging materials.
• Support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) projects and environmental impact evaluations.
• Develop sustainability scorecards and dashboards for packaging projects.
• Prepare sustainability reports for internal leadership and external regulatory reporting.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost-effective sustainable packaging solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive sustainable packaging innovations.
• Support packaging artwork updates related to sustainability claims, recycling instructions, and environmental labeling.
• Participate in cross-functional product development meetings to represent packaging sustainability objectives.
• Maintain sustainability SOPs, work instructions, and documentation.

Key Working Relationships:

This position works closely with:

Internal

• Packaging Development
• Product Development / R&D
• Sourcing & Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Regulatory Affairs
• Quality Assurance
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Marketing & Brand Teams
• Creative / Graphic Design
• Finance

External

• Raw material suppliers
• Contract manufacturers
• Sustainability consultants
• Recycling organizations
• Testing laboratories
• Regulatory agencies
• Industry organizations and trade associations

Required Skills & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Materials Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, sustainability, or related field.
• Experience within cosmetics, skincare, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with global packaging regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of recyclable, refillable, reusable, compostable, and PCR packaging systems.
• Knowledge of plastics, glass, aluminum, paperboard, and flexible packaging materials.
• Familiarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) is a plus.
• Experience managing sustainability data and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Airtable, ERP, or sustainability reporting software is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Open mindset and a desire to learn and grow within the role

Travel Requirements: Potential domestic travels for conferences and to testing facilities as business needs require.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential functions (with or without an accommodation) without posing a "direct threat" to the health and safety to self or others.

Additional Information:

FORMA Brands takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for positions based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Morphe is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe our differences make us stronger and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can support your participation.