salary - $120,800 – $151,000 base + performance bonus
remote type - Hybrid
location - Chicago, Illinois (Aon Center)
time type - Full time
deadline - Not specified
About Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, operating globally with iconic brands across packaged foods. The company is increasingly investing in sustainability as a core business driver—especially in packaging, supply chains, and emissions reduction.
About the Role
This is a senior, high-influence role sitting at the intersection of sustainability, procurement, regulation, and packaging innovation.
As Senior Manager, Packaging Sustainability, you will lead North America’s efforts on sustainable packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)—translating global climate commitments into real operational execution.
This is not just strategy. It is turning sustainability into supply chain reality.
What You’ll Do
Packaging Sustainability Leadership
Lead North America packaging sustainability strategy aligned with global goals
Translate high-level commitments into actionable roadmaps and execution plans
Drive initiatives that support recyclability, circularity, and net-zero targets
Supplier & Procurement Integration
Partner with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to deliver sustainable packaging solutions
Advance supplier engagement models and performance expectations
Balance cost, feasibility, and environmental impact in sourcing decisions
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) Execution
Lead compliance and readiness across U.S. and Canada
Monitor policy changes and translate regulations into business actions
Coordinate reporting, fee forecasting, and engagement with producer responsibility organizations
Data, Systems & Reporting
Strengthen carbon and packaging data systems across North America
Build tools to track progress, risks, and milestones
Support supplier data collection and sustainability reporting
Cross-Functional Influence
Work across Legal, Government Affairs, Finance, Operations, and Sustainability teams
Align packaging strategy with regulatory, commercial, and operational priorities
Influence senior stakeholders and drive decision-making
About You
You are a systems-level operator who can connect sustainability ambition with execution.
Strong candidates:
Have 6+ years of experience in sustainability, procurement, packaging, or supply chain
Understand EPR regulations, circular packaging, and recyclability standards
Can translate policy into supplier and business actions
Have strong program management and cross-functional leadership skills
Are an effective communicator and stakeholder influencer
What You’ll Gain
Ownership over North America’s packaging sustainability strategy
Direct exposure to regulatory strategy + corporate execution
Experience working across procurement, R&D, and sustainability at scale
A leadership role in one of the most important levers in corporate climate action
Why This Role Matters
Packaging is one of the most visible—and regulated—sustainability challenges in consumer goods.
This role sits at a critical pressure point:
Where policy meets supply chain
Where cost meets sustainability
Where corporate commitments meet reality
Perks & Benefits
7% 401(k) matching
Medical, dental, and vision coverage (starting day one)
Performance-based bonus
Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
Employee wellbeing programs (physical, emotional, financial)
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