Sr. Specialist, Packaging Sustainability

About the Role

Coordinate sustainability initiatives for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across all product categories, supporting Morphe's packaging development team in delivering high-performance, high-design beauty products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across all product categories.
• Research and evaluate sustainable packaging materials, including PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled), bio-based, recyclable, refillable, and compostable solutions.
• Track packaging sustainability metrics, including recycled content, recyclability, material reduction, carbon footprint, and packaging weight.
• Maintain sustainability databases and packaging material documentation.
• Support compliance with global packaging regulations including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), California SB54, REACH, Proposition 65, and Heavy Metals requirements.
• Collect and organize supplier sustainability documentation, certifications, and material declarations.
• Assist Packaging Development Engineers with sustainability assessments during new product development.
• Coordinate sustainability testing and validation of new packaging materials.
• Support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) projects and environmental impact evaluations.
• Develop sustainability scorecards and dashboards for packaging projects.
• Prepare sustainability reports for internal leadership and external regulatory reporting.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost-effective sustainable packaging solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive sustainable packaging innovations.
• Support packaging artwork updates related to sustainability claims, recycling instructions, and environmental labeling.
• Participate in cross-functional product development meetings to represent packaging sustainability objectives.
• Maintain sustainability SOPs, work instructions, and documentation.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Packaging Development, Product Development / R&D, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Operations / Manufacturing, Marketing & Brand Teams, Creative / Graphic Design, Finance

External: Packaging component suppliers, raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers, sustainability consultants, recycling organizations, testing laboratories, regulatory agencies, industry organizations and trade associations

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Open mindset and a desire to learn and grow within the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Materials Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, sustainability, or related field.
• Experience within cosmetics, skincare, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with global packaging regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Understanding of recyclable, refillable, reusable, compostable, and PCR packaging systems.
• Knowledge of plastics, glass, aluminum, paperboard, and flexible packaging materials.
• Familiarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) is a plus.
• Experience managing sustainability data and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Airtable, ERP, or sustainability reporting software is preferred.

Travel Requirements

Potential domestic travel for conferences and to testing facilities as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential functions (with or without an accommodation) without posing a "direct threat" to the health and safety of self or others.

Pay

$99,000 – $115,000. FORMA Brands takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on geographic location. The salary range reflected is for positions based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future without notice.