Global Head of Sustainable Packaging (d/f/m)
- Employer
- Henkel
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 22, 2024
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- Discipline
- Other, Other
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Manager
- Organization Type
- Other Corporate
Job Details
Dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
- Lead the development of a global sustainable packaging strategy for Henkel Adhesive Technologies, ensuring alignment with both consumer and customer needs
- Define a strategic roadmap outlining key focus areas, targets, and long-term ambitions
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business Units, Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing) to ensure packaging solutions support broader business objectives and sustainability initiatives
- Define sustainable packaging metrics for success and implement a tracking system, ensuring transparent communication with all involved stakeholders
- Oversee the Sustainable Packaging Program, driving key goals and regularly reporting progress to various stakeholders, including sustainability steering committees
- Define and roll out the process for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees, ensuring compliance and alignment with sustainability objectives
- Represent Henkel Adhesive Technologies' packaging interests in internal global Henkel discussions and external sustainability initiatives
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends, sustainability regulations, and evolving consumer preferences
- Play an active role in shaping Henkel's future packaging sustainability targets
YOUR SKILLS
- Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in sustainable packaging, preferably within multinational and multicultural organizations
- Deep understanding of sustainability and circularity principles, with experience driving sustainable packaging solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and diverse regions
- Strong strategic mindset and expertise in portfolio management, aligning packaging solutions with business objectives
- Agile and collaborative leader, able to adapt to changing demands and foster teamwork across global teams
- Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees is a plus
- Fluent English skills
This role can be based in one of our packaging hubs: Düsseldorf (preferred), Barcelona, or Dublin.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
Company
WE ARE PIONEERS AT HEART FOR THE GOOD OF GENERATIONS
Our purpose "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations" unites what we stand for, how we work, and forms the basis for our strategy.
The pioneering spirit of our company founder, Fritz Henkel, is what continues to differentiate us and unites Henkel employees worldwide. The ambition and motivation to work together on the solutions of tomorrow. Today. Every day. We do this not only for ourselves, but also for future generations, because we share a common responsibility.
Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world. Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Worldwide locations and an international culture shape our global footprint.
Henkel products and technologies are available worldwide. With employees from 124 nations and locations around the world, we achieve a strong presence both in mature and emerging markets.
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