Sustainable Packaging & EPR Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Sustainable Packaging & EPR Coordinator/Lead will take a lead role in formalizing and expanding an early-stage Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance program, with a focus on packaging source reduction mandates and packaging qualification activities. This role sits at the intersection of regulatory compliance, sustainability, packaging development, and cross-functional project management. This individual contributor position will partner with Regulatory Affairs, Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to establish the systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure needed to meet all current and emerging packaging and EPR obligations while advancing our broader sustainability goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support and manage the packaging development process, including coordination with internal teams and external vendors from concept through commercialization
• Develop, manage, and maintain packaging component specifications and technical packaging requirements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with quality, regulatory and sustainability standards
• Partner with Supply Chain and external vendors to obtain technical documentation and manage packaging qualification activities
• Formalize and expand the company's early-stage EPR compliance program, maturing systems, processes, governance, and documentation infrastructure
• Monitor, interpret, and translate state EPR regulations and packaging source reduction requirements into actionable compliance plans, including but not limited to California (SB 54), Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Maryland, Minnesota, and Maine
• Mature and maintain robust systems for collecting, tracking, auditing, and reporting packaging data required under EPR schemes, including accurate calculation of packaging material volumes, recyclability, and fee obligations
• Project manage cross-functional EPR and sustainability initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder responsibilities are clearly defined and met
• Prepare and submit required regulatory filings, reports, and fee payments to applicable agencies and Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) accurately and on time
• Serve as the primary internal subject matter expert and external liaison with PROs, regulatory bodies, and compliance consultants
• Collaborate with Packaging, Procurement, and R&D teams to identify opportunities for packaging redesign, material reduction, increased recyclability, and waste minimization in support of source reduction mandates
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to internal teams on EPR obligations, sustainable packaging requirements, and source reduction strategies
• Lead the company's broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and sustainability initiatives as the program matures
• Review environmental claims for products, website, retailers, and marketing in accordance with FTC Guidelines, CA SB343, and other applicable regulations
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections related to EPR, packaging, and sustainability compliance

COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter with the ability to formalize and expand an early-stage program with minimal supervision
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities
• Solid understanding of packaging design, packaging materials, and technical packaging requirements for OTC topicals and cosmetic personal care products
• Experience managing packaging component specifications and supporting the packaging development process from concept through commercialization
• Solid understanding of EPR frameworks, packaging waste regulations, and source reduction principles, particularly California SB 54
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable business steps
• Strong analytical skills with experience managing and reporting on complex data sets
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in compliance reporting and specification management
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex regulatory information to diverse audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable with data management tools and sustainability reporting software

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

USUAL WORKING HOURS

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Capability to work extended hours if necessary.

TRAVEL

This position may require occasional travel for regulatory, educational, or industry engagement purposes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in EPR compliance, sustainable packaging, packaging development, or a related field, preferably within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or consumer goods industries
• Working knowledge of EPR regulations, with demonstrated familiarity with California SB 54 and other state packaging producer responsibility programs
• Experience managing packaging component specifications and technical packaging requirements through the packaging development process
• Demonstrated experience formalizing or expanding compliance programs and processes in an early-stage or evolving program environment
• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Experience with packaging materials, recyclability standards, and circular economy principles preferred
• Familiarity with FTC Green Guides, CA SB343, and environmental claims review a plus
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and ESG data management a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is eligible for all full-time benefits including:
• Health Insurance greatly subsidized by the company
• Dental, Life, Paid Leave and Disability Insurance at no cost to employees
• HSA, HRA, and Day Care Assistance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plans with Profit-Sharing
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience

EEO STATEMENT

PSI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship at this time.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.