Sustainability and Product Compliance Specialist

Mauser Packaging Solutions

About The Position

The Sustainability and Product Compliance Specialist supports the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives aligned with organizational goals. The role manages sustainability data collection and validation across MPS, supports greenhouse gas inventory preparation and review, and coordinates recurring sustainability disclosures and assessments. It also improves sustainability data systems and reporting workflows, maintains life cycle assessments and product carbon footprints for the packaging portfolio, and coordinates product and packaging regulatory compliance across functions. The specialist monitors sustainability trends and customer expectations, contributes to initiatives covering energy, water, waste, circularity, and sustainable packaging, and prepares analyses, presentations, and training materials for internal stakeholders. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five 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 managing recurring deadlines and following up with stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including 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, 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 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 Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories.
Coordinate recurring sustainability disclosures, including the corporate sustainability report, Carbon Disclosure Project (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 communicating sustainability performance and program initiatives to internal stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.