Sustainability Lead

Winpak Portion Packaging is looking for a Sustainability Lead to join their team based out of Sauk Village or South Chicago Heights, IL.

The Sustainability Lead will play a key role in shaping and driving our sustainability efforts across multiple sites and departments. In this dynamic position, you’ll design and implement strategies, set clear sustainability goals, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. You’ll also lead sustainability programs, track environmental metrics, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to advance our sustainability objectives. If you have a passion for environmental impact and a track record of driving change, we’d love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies and action plans.
• Set sustainability targets, KPIs, and benchmarks to track progress and success.
• Lead and manage sustainability programs across multiple sites and departments.
• Monitor and report on environmental metrics, including energy consumption and waste production.
• Oversee data collection and reporting for sustainability platforms such as CDP and EcoVadis.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to promote sustainability practices within the organization.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external organizations to drive sustainability initiatives and achieve corporate goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in a sustainability or environmental position
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 1 year of experience advising sustainability, regulations, and standards relevant to sustainability.
• 1 years of experience in a position that required influencing teams and driving change within an organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• 3 years of experience working with or studying sustainability principles, environmental regulations, and best practices.
• 1 years of experience working within or supporting the packaging industry
• 3 years of experience proficiently using Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & Teams
• 1 years of experience in project management or using project management skills, tools and technology
• 1 year of experience effectively collaborating and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders
• 1 years of experience analyzing and interpreting data

Additional Details:

• This position is 100% onsite
• This position requires occasional domestic and international travel up to 25% of the time

Compensation Range: $110,000-$130,000

The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.