Manager, Packaging Circularity

Summary

Chobani is seeking a dedicated and skilled Manager of Packaging Circularity to drive our packaging sustainability initiatives. This role is crucial in managing and advancing Chobani’s packaging circularity projects and supporting the development of our comprehensive roadmap that spans compliance to overall ambition, and supports our carbon reduction efforts. Reporting to the Director of Sustainability this individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, R&D, Legal, Engineering, and Marketing, to enhance our packaging practices and meet our sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Support:
• Support the development and execution of Chobani’s packaging circularity strategy, including setting targets and goals and tracking progress.
• Contribute to the creation of a detailed roadmap for packaging circularity, outlining milestones and deliverables.
• Project Management:
• Help manage packaging circularity projects with cross-functional teams, ensuring successful execution and alignment with Chobani’s sustainability objectives.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Reporting and Analysis:
• Oversee reporting requirements from a compliance perspective including state Extended Producer Responsibility laws and Minimum Post-Consumer Recycled Content laws.
• Monitor and report on the performance of packaging circularity initiatives, using data to drive improvements and adjustments.
• Prepare regular updates and presentations for internal stakeholders on project status and outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive progress against Chobani’s packaging circularity goals
• Procurement to assess and integrate sustainable materials into our packaging supply chain.
• R&D to incorporate circularity principles into new packaging designs and product innovations.
• Legal to ensure compliance with packaging and waste regulations including Extended Producer Responsibility legislation
• Marketing to effectively communicate our packaging sustainability efforts and achievements
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Maintain relationships with external partners and industry groups to stay informed about best practices and regulatory developments.
• Serve as POC with Producer Responsibility Organizations within states where Extender Producer Responsibility laws exist.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Packaging Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, etc.)
• 5 years of experience in packaging sustainability, circular economy, or a related field, ideally within the food and beverage industry or a consumer packaged goods company
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, circularity principles, and sustainability practices and trade-offs and the ability to understand acronyms like PET, PP, PS, HDPE, CAA, EPR, PCR, APR, H2R, TRP and SPC
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, and an expert comfort level with collecting and analyzing data to draw conclusions, evaluate environmental impacts between packaging choices, and develop/monitor targets.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  
  

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00, plus bonus.