Sustainability and Product Compliance Specialist

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a sustainability professional to develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals, and to lead data collection across energy, water, waste and other metrics for annual reporting. You will coordinate disclosures (CDP, EcoVadis) and continually improve data quality, controls, and reporting workflows.

The role requires LCAs/PCFs, regulatory awareness, and collaboration across R&D, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives, aligning them with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Manage the collection and validation of energy, water, waste, and other sustainability data across MPS; investigate significant changes, document assumptions, and maintain supporting records for annual reporting and the calculation and review of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
• Coordinate recurring sustainability disclosures, including the corporate sustainability report, CDP questionnaires, and EcoVadis assessment. Collect supporting evidence, prepare responses, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and assessment results.
• Improve sustainability data systems, reporting workflows, instructions, and controls to reduce manual effort and increase consistency across facilities.
• Calculate and maintain LCAs and PCFs for MPS’s packaging portfolio; work with R&D, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to obtain inputs, document assumptions, assess product alternatives, and support customer requests.
• Monitor product and packaging regulations, assess implications for MPS products, and coordinate with Legal, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Operations to implement requirements and maintain documentation.
• Monitor sustainability trends, customer expectations, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to improve MPS products, operations, and sustainability performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on energy efficiency, water and waste reduction, circularity, and sustainable packaging initiatives.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and training materials that communicate sustainability performance and program initiatives to internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Sustainability disclosures

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field

Tools

Sphera LCA

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist with the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives, aligning them with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Manage the collection and validation of energy, water, waste, and other sustainability data across MPS; investigate significant changes, document assumptions, and maintain supporting records for annual reporting and the calculation and review of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
• Coordinate recurring sustainability disclosures, including the corporate sustainability report, Carbon Disclosure Reporting (CDP) questionnaires, and EcoVadis assessment. Collect supporting evidence, prepare responses, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and assessment results.
• Improve sustainability data systems, reporting workflows, instructions, and controls to reduce manual effort and increase consistency across facilities.
• Calculate and maintain life cycle assessments (LCAs) and product carbon footprints (PCFs) for MPS’s packaging portfolio using established methodologies and LCA software. Work with R&D, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to obtain inputs, document assumptions, assess product alternatives, and support customer requests.
• Monitor product and packaging regulations, assess their implications for MPS products, and coordinate with Legal, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Operations to implement applicable requirements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor sustainability trends, customer expectations, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to improve MPS products, operations, and sustainability performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives related to energy efficiency, water and waste reduction, circularity, and sustainable packaging.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and training materials that communicate sustainability performance and program initiatives to internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Assist with the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives, aligning them with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Manage the collection and validation of energy, water, waste, and other sustainability data across MPS; investigate significant changes, document assumptions, and maintain supporting records for annual reporting and the calculation and review of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
• Coordinate recurring sustainability disclosures, including the corporate sustainability report, Carbon Disclosure Reporting (CDP) questionnaires, and EcoVadis assessment. Collect supporting evidence, prepare responses, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and assessment results.
• Improve sustainability data systems, reporting workflows, instructions, and controls to reduce manual effort and increase consistency across facilities.
• Calculate and maintain life cycle assessments (LCAs) and product carbon footprints (PCFs) for MPS’s packaging portfolio using established methodologies and LCA software. Work with R&D, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to obtain inputs, document assumptions, assess product alternatives, and support customer requests.
• Monitor product and packaging regulations, assess their implications for MPS products, and coordinate with Legal, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Operations to implement applicable requirements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor sustainability trends, customer expectations, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to improve MPS products, operations, and sustainability performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives related to energy efficiency, water and waste reduction, circularity, and sustainable packaging.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and training materials that communicate sustainability performance and program initiatives to internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives, aligning them with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Manage the collection and validation of energy, water, waste, and other sustainability data across MPS; investigate significant changes, document assumptions, and maintain supporting records for annual reporting and the calculation and review of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
• Coordinate recurring sustainability disclosures, including the corporate sustainability report, Carbon Disclosure Reporting (CDP) questionnaires, and EcoVadis assessment. Collect supporting evidence, prepare responses, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and assessment results.
• Improve sustainability data systems, reporting workflows, instructions, and controls to reduce manual effort and increase consistency across facilities.
• Calculate and maintain life cycle assessments (LCAs) and product carbon footprints (PCFs) for MPS’s packaging portfolio using established methodologies and LCA software. Work with R&D, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to obtain inputs, document assumptions, assess product alternatives, and support customer requests.
• Monitor product and packaging regulations, assess their implications for MPS products, and coordinate with Legal, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Operations to implement applicable requirements and maintain supporting documentation.
• Monitor sustainability trends, customer expectations, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities to improve MPS products, operations, and sustainability performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initiatives related to energy efficiency, water and waste reduction, circularity, and sustainable packaging.
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and training materials that communicate sustainability performance and program initiatives to internal stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record in sustainability, product compliance, and regulatory compliance, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the ability to review large datasets, identify inconsistencies, and document findings.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in driving sustainability programs forward
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage recurring deadlines and follow up with stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Familiarity with sustainability disclosures and assessments such as EcoVadis, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), etc.
• Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the principles of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions accounting.
• Understanding of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies and product carbon footprint (PCF) calculations, with proficiency in Sphera LCA for Experts or similar software tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn new data management and reporting systems.

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.