Packaging Regulatory & Compliance Manager

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

📋 Description

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

• Keep track of evolving European packaging legislation and convert regulatory requirements into actionable business procedures.

• Create and update the PPWR compliance roadmap, detailing milestones, resource needs, and implementation schedules.

• Act as the main technical authority on packaging sustainability regulations, including aspects such as recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, labeling, and documentation requirements.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to pinpoint compliance gaps and execute corrective measures.

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

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

• Establish governance processes, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting for PPWR and future EPR compliance.

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

• Conduct packaging compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

• Assist in internal and external audits related to packaging compliance alongside the Supplier Quality Engineering organization.

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

• Collaborate with industry associations, regulatory bodies, and external consultants on regulatory updates and best practices.

• Offer strategic advice to senior leadership on regulatory risks, implementation priorities, and investment needs.

• Propel global packaging strategy initiatives, including the elimination/minimization of packaging materials, reusable transport packaging, recycled-content materials, design for end-of-life recycling, avoidance of difficult-to-recycle designs, and standardized packaging components across GE Vernova businesses.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 7 years in regulatory compliance, packaging engineering, product compliance, sustainability, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in interpreting and implementing complex international regulations.

• Strong project and program management background, particularly in leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Exceptional communication and executive presentation abilities.

• Ability to influence stakeholders across various business functions without direct authority.

• Capacity to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic global environment.

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

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

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

• Familiarity with lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy principles, and sustainability reporting.

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

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.

• 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 contributions to retirement plans.

• Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance offered.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability benefits included.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not available.