Sr. Specialist, Packaging Sustainability
About The Position
Morphe is hiring a Sr. Specialist, Packaging Sustainability to coordinate packaging sustainability initiatives across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and all product categories. The role researches and evaluates sustainable materials and solutions, tracks packaging sustainability metrics, maintains databases and documentation, and supports regulatory compliance and supplier documentation. It also supports sustainability assessments and testing for new product development, Life Cycle Assessment projects, scorecards, dashboards, reporting, and supplier engagement. The specialist works cross-functionally with Packaging Development Engineers and product development teams, supports packaging artwork and environmental labeling updates, monitors industry developments, and maintains sustainability procedures and work instructions. Potential domestic travel for conferences and testing facilities may be required as business needs dictate. The position is based on a market-based pay approach; the stated salary range for Greater Los Angeles positions is $99,000–$115,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, sustainability, or a related field.
- Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with global packaging regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
- Understanding of recyclable, refillable, reusable, compostable, and PCR packaging systems.
- Knowledge of plastics, glass, aluminum, paperboard, and flexible packaging materials.
- Experience managing sustainability data and regulatory documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work across cross-functional teams.
- Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Open mindset and desire to learn and grow within the role.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cosmetics, skincare, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or consumer packaged goods.
- Familiarity with packaging testing standards such as ISTA and ASTM.
- Experience with Airtable, ERP, or sustainability reporting software.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate sustainability initiatives for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across product categories.
- Research and evaluate sustainable packaging materials and solutions, including PCR, bio-based, recyclable, refillable, and compostable options.
- 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 and environmental requirements, including EPR, PPWR, California SB54, REACH, Proposition 65, and 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 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.
- Travel domestically for conferences and to testing facilities as business needs require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
