Sustainability Lead

CCL Label•Lumberton, NJ

About The Position

The Home and Personal Care Sustainability Lead supports the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team by implementing and continuously improving CCL Industries’ sustainability strategy within the Home and Personal Care division. The role helps ensure corporate sustainability goals, compliance and reporting requirements, and initiatives are rolled out effectively at division and site levels. It serves as a key link between the CSR Team and plant operations, supporting data collection, product compliance, project coordination, and engagement on sustainability topics. The position combines technical expertise with corporate sustainability strategy to identify improvement opportunities, execute projects, and track measurable performance outcomes. The role is based on-site or hybrid in various locations: Robbinsville or Lumberton, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; Castleford, UK; or Holzkirchen, Germany. The stated salary range is $70,000–$80,000, depending on experience, education, and industry knowledge. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of engineering or project management experience.
Strong knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA), greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to an evolving field.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to sustainability, energy, or environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of sustainability projects, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy, and carbon reduction initiatives.
Develop business cases, technical specifications, and cost-benefit analyses for sustainability projects.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to deliver projects on time and cost-effectively in alignment with CSR Team sustainability goals.
Track plant-level sustainability action plans and report progress to divisional leadership.
Coordinate collection and verification of division-level sustainability data in alignment with CCL’s global reporting systems and timelines.
Assist the CSR Team in increasing renewable energy procurement, including contracting for RECs and vPPAs.
Evaluate new technologies and materials to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Evaluate Ecometrica workflows and pursue efficiency improvements in line with evolving reporting guidelines.
Serve as the primary contact for customer compliance inquiries and questionnaires.
Interpret current and emerging global packaging, chemical, and environmental regulations and translate them into guidance for internal teams.
Coordinate with sites, suppliers, and account managers to lead end-to-end product compliance, including compliance with California Prop 65, REACH SVHC, RoHS, MOSH, and PFAS requirements.
Develop and manage compliance documentation, including Declarations of Conformity, technical files, testing documentation, and customer-requested compliance statements, keeping files up to date.
Lead software management and supplier onboarding for document collection.
Collaborate with product teams to evaluate regulatory compliance implications of new materials, inks, adhesives, and technologies.
Proactively monitor changes in regulatory compliance requirements.
Partner with CSR and Legal teams to ensure product claims, including recyclability, recycled content, and PFAS claims, are evidence-based and aligned with anti-greenwashing and sustainability standards.