Sustainability and Product Compliance Specialist
About The Position
The Sustainability and Product Compliance Specialist supports the development and implementation of sustainability strategies aligned with organizational goals. The role manages sustainability data collection and validation across MPS, investigates significant changes, documents assumptions, and maintains records for annual reporting and Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories. The Specialist coordinates recurring sustainability disclosures and assessments, including the corporate sustainability report, CDP questionnaires, and EcoVadis assessment. The position also improves sustainability data systems and reporting workflows, and calculates and maintains life cycle assessments and product carbon footprints for MPS’s packaging portfolio using established methodologies and LCA software. Working with internal teams and suppliers, the Specialist obtains data, documents assumptions, evaluates product alternatives, responds to customer requests, monitors product and packaging regulations, and coordinates implementation of applicable requirements. The role also tracks sustainability trends and customer expectations, collaborates on operational and packaging initiatives, and prepares analyses, presentations, and training materials for internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience in sustainability, product compliance, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment or 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, including the ability to explain technical information clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- Familiarity with sustainability disclosures and assessments such as EcoVadis, CDP, CSRD, GRI, and SASB.
- Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and principles of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions accounting.
- Understanding of LCA methodologies and PCF calculations, with proficiency in Sphera LCA for Experts or similar software tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new data management and reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and implementing sustainability strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Manage 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 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 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 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
