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EPR Program Manager

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Manager oversees the implementation, communication, KPI's, and tracking of ongoing EPR related activities, from conception to completion with specified deliverables. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of project team members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders. The EPR Program Manager will oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle to ensure deliverables and requirements are executed consistent with company strategy and goals.

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage and execute EPR project development from planning through implementation
• Design, coordinate and launch new EPR programs to respond to legal requirements in the EU, using hard data and evidence to drive decision-making
• Ensure accurate packaging data and support client with timely registration and reporting to regulatory bodies of Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs)
• Within project scope, define goals and deliverables that support business strategy
• Provide direction and support to project team members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders. Ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated and executed consistent with company goals
• Plan and facilitate project meetings to align the project team to methods and goals and to track project tasks. Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and project summaries
• Utilize systems and analytics to identify and mitigate risks
• Utilize appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones, and deadlines

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree
• Experience Requirements: 4-6 years experience in relevant field
• Travel requirement: No travel requirements

Supervisor Responsibility

Direct Reports: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports: Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Practices project management principles and processes
• Strong computer and technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate across all organizational levels, including project changes, recap meeting notes, and ensuring a smooth project flow
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision to meet deadlines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.