Director, Sustainability Product Lead, Americas.

Morgan Street Holdings•Chicago, IL

43d•$140,750 - $189,625•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Sustainability Product Lead, Americas is a senior regional leadership role within tms’s Global Sustainability team. The position shapes and delivers sustainable packaging priorities across the Americas, leading the regional sustainability team and partnering closely with clients to develop and deploy sustainable packaging strategies. The role provides expert guidance on evolving legislation, supplier engagement, and performance delivery, while aligning internal and external stakeholders around priorities and measurable outcomes. The role also defines external engagement priorities for North American markets, translates client sustainability requirements into practical recommendations and action plans, and manages resources to support regional delivery. It drives improvements to sustainability systems, tools, reporting, governance, and processes; manages the North America sustainability budget and third-party provider spending; and contributes to global budget planning and financial management for the tms Sustainability function. Success is measured by a clear regional sustainability roadmap aligned with client goals, commercial realities, and regulatory requirements; trusted client partnerships and progress against agreed KPIs; practical recommendations informed by legislation, market developments, and supplier capabilities; stronger reporting and delivery processes; and a focused, well-supported regional team.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience in sustainable packaging, product sustainability, supply chain sustainability, or a closely related field.
Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.
Experience leading sustainable packaging strategy or transformation for a major brand, retailer, foodservice business, or complex client organisation.
Strong client management skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance commercial, operational, and sustainability priorities.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with confidence working in matrixed, multi-stakeholder environments.
People management experience, including coaching, prioritisation, performance management, and team development.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the strategic direction for sustainable packaging across the Americas.
Provide subject matter expertise and senior-level support for client-led initiatives and cross-functional tms programmes.
Maintain understanding of current and emerging legislation, market trends, and packaging sustainability requirements.
Build and manage partnerships with external stakeholders, industry bodies, suppliers, and specialist partners.
Lead, coach, and develop a regional team of sustainability subject matter experts.
Lead the client relationship for sustainable packaging, including KPI delivery, progress reporting, and issue resolution.
Develop and leverage supplier relationships to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and support sustainability goals.
Define the external engagement strategy and priorities for North American markets.
Translate client sustainability requirements into regional recommendations, action plans, and decision-ready guidance.
Prioritise and manage resources to support regional delivery, team capability, and stakeholder expectations.
Improve systems, tools, and processes for sustainability reporting, governance, and delivery across North America.
Manage the North America sustainability budget, including third-party provider budgeting and spend.
Contribute to global budget planning and ongoing financial management for the tms Sustainability function.