Manager, North America Industry Affairs

Crown Holdings•Tampa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process, designing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. The company is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals and offers opportunities for growth and development in an expanding industry. Crown values and promotes sustainability, which is essential to its long-term future. CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc., is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. With operations in 39 countries, approximately 23,000 employees, and net sales of approximately $12 billion, Crown is uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to its customers globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in Communications and/or Public Affairs.
Good understanding of packaging-related business and policy topics.
Strong writing and editing skills to produce concise, engaging, and consistent content across reports, presentations, web, and internal channels.
Ability to translate business strategy and the Twentyby30 sustainability program into clear, credible internal and external narratives.
Ability to assess policy risks and opportunities and their impacts on Crown's product portfolio.
Skilled at working across departments and engaging with external stakeholders.
Proven communication skills, able to effectively communicate and engage all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
Self-starter, goal-oriented person able to take initiative to achieve objectives.
Strong team player.
High degree of integrity.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration or equivalent diploma.
Sustainability Certification.
Previous experience within FMCG companies, US institutions or consultancies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver internal and external corporate communications aligned with business priorities and the Corporate Twentyby30 sustainability program.
Develop or support the development of sustainability documentation such as the annual Sustainability Report and other ad-hoc sustainability documentation.
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop internal and public-facing communication and marketing materials.
Ensure alignment and consistency of corporate messaging across internal stakeholders and external platforms.
Participate in North America Trade associations and Industry Alliances to support the development of position papers and policy briefings related to aluminum beverage cans, food cans, and other Crown & Signode products.
Monitor legislative developments across the US and Canada impacting packaging, circular economy, and packaging waste policies.
Anticipate policy and market trends that could impact the company’s business, products, and corporate reputation in North America.
Build and maintain strong relationships with industry associations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in North America.
Provide legislative and policy guidance to internal stakeholders, including Business VPs, Key Account Directors, and Procurement teams.
Coordinate Corporate Social Engagement activities, including management of the company’s Charitable Giving program or other programs.
Plan and facilitate employee and external engagement initiatives, including World Environment Day, World Water Day, and other sustainability-focused events.