Senior Manager, Packaging Sustainability

The Kraft Heinz Company

Senior Manager leading packaging sustainability efforts within Kraft Heinz's Global Sustainability organization. Focusing on North American region's sustainability goals and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,800 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging sustainability, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and project management, with a strong ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies. Proven experience in managing carbon data and developing cross-functional plans to enhance packaging compliance and sustainability initiatives.

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Packaging SustainabilityExtended Producer ResponsibilityProject ManagementPackaging ComplianceData Management

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Hard Skills

SustainabilitySupply Chain ManagementPackaging Data ManagementCircular Packaging PrinciplesRegulatory ComplianceProcurementAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsProgram ManagementSourcing Lifecycle Processes

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

EPR ReadinessRecyclability RequirementsCarbon Data ManagementCross-Functional ExecutionLonger-Term Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead packaging sustainability and EPR work for the North American zone
Translate global packaging sustainability priorities into actionable regional plans and cross-functional execution
Identify, prioritize, and advance packaging-related initiatives
Support management and improvement of North America carbon data foundations
Build and maintain tools for visibility to milestones, decisions, risks, and accountabilities
Lead EPR readiness and compliance activities
Partner with various teams to translate EPR requirements into strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, business, sustainability, engineering, or a related field
Over 6 years of experience across procurement, sustainability, supply chain, packaging, compliance, or project management
Strong knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility, packaging compliance, circular packaging principles, recyclability requirements, and packaging data management
Working knowledge of sourcing lifecycle processes
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical actions
Strong written, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Proven project and program management capabilities
Experience developing longer-term plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
7% 401(k) matching
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
Total rewards package with high discretionary bonus
Wellbeing programs
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Arrangements