Jasco is looking for someone to lead the execution and project management of Jascoโs sustainability, recycling, and packaging initiatives. This role ensures packaging solutions align with retailer requirements, business profitability, and environmental goals.
Strategy & Leadershipย
- Develop and own a comprehensive packaging strategy aligned toย cost targets andย sustainability goals.ย
- Reportย progress against sustainability and efficiency goals.ย
KPI Ownership & Reportingย
- Establish and track KPIs forย cost,ย sustainability,ย recyclability, PCWย content, and packaging reduction.ย
- Partner with the Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager on Vendor Guide Compliance as it relates to recyclability and traceability.
- Participate in the Sustainability Task Force.ย
- Develop and championย packagingย best practices.ย
Cross-Functional Collaborationย
- Partner withย Marketing,ย Product Development,ย Operations, andย Manufacturers.ย
- Own recycling labeling and sustainability claim strategy.ย
Regulatory Compliance & Retail Alignmentย
- Ensure compliance with retailer packaging standards,ย sustainabilityย and recyclingย regulations.ย
- Work withย factories on all new product launchesย to ensureย accurateย packagingย structure.
- Driveย packagingย standardization and consistency across product categories.ย
- Improve shipping, storage, and packaging efficiency.ย
- Identifyย opportunities to reduce packaging components andย optimizeย materials.ย
Cost Optimization & Efficiencyย
- Own packaging cost structure and reduction initiativesย across all activeย skus.
- Evaluate emerging materials and sustainability technologies.ย
- Lead plastic reduction and material substitution initiatives.ย
Sustainability & Circularityย
- Drive initiatives around post-consumer recycled/wasteย (PCR/PCW) materials.ย
- Partner withย CMOย & COOย to prioritize initiatives and investments.ย
- Define long-term roadmap for material reduction, recyclability,ย sustainabilityย and product efficiency.
Bachelorโs degree in Packaging Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field.ย
Up toย 3ย years of experience in packaging, sustainability,ย recyclingย or product development.
Experience in consumer products or retail packaging is preferred.
Understanding of packaging materials, sustainability frameworks, and regulations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Jasco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer