Packaging Regulatory & Compliance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Drive the enterprise implementation strategy for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) at GE Vernova.

• Keep a close watch on the changing landscape of European packaging legislation and convert regulatory requirements into effective business processes.

• Create and sustain the PPWR compliance roadmap, outlining milestones, resource needs, and timelines for implementation.

• Act as the key technical authority on packaging sustainability regulations, including aspects like recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, labeling, and documentation standards.

• Oversee cross-functional teams to pinpoint compliance gaps and enact corrective measures.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product and packaging design standards.

• Work together with sourcing and suppliers to ensure that packaging materials and documentation comply with regulatory standards.

• Develop governance processes, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting for PPWR as well as future EPR compliance.

• Ensure corporate packaging specifications, procedures, and design guidelines are in line with global packaging regulations.

• Conduct packaging compliance risk assessments and devise mitigation strategies.

• Assist in internal and external packaging compliance audits alongside the Supplier Quality Engineering team.

• Create training materials and facilitate educational sessions for engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

• Engage with industry associations, regulatory bodies, and external consultants to stay updated on regulatory trends and best practices.

• Offer strategic advice to senior leadership regarding regulatory risks, implementation priorities, and necessary investments.

• Implement a global packaging strategy emphasizing material reduction/minimization, reusable transport packaging, recycled content, end-of-life recyclability, avoidance of hard-to-recycle designs, and standardized packaging components.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

• Over 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, packaging engineering, product compliance, sustainability, or a similar area.

• Proven experience in interpreting and implementing complex international regulations.

• Strong project and program management skills, with a record of leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Exceptional communication and executive presentation abilities.

• Experience in influencing stakeholders across various business functions without direct authority.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic global setting.

• Familiarity with European environmental regulations, including PPWR, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or packaging directives.

• Knowledge of packaging design, materials, recyclability standards, and sustainable packaging practices.

• Background in manufacturing, energy, industrial equipment, or other heavily regulated sectors.

• Understanding of lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy concepts, and sustainability reporting.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching contributions.

• Company retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave available.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Note: No relocation assistance is provided.