Senior Packaging Specialist - Sustainability and Compliance; Remote

Senior Packaging Specialist – Sustainability and Compliance (Remote)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. We embrace the intrinsic connections of these pillars to empower healthier lives across a broad product portfolio, including renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more, as well as innovative medicines in the pharmaceutical sector.

The Senior Packaging Specialist – Sustainability and Compliance is responsible for defining and implementing sustainable packaging solutions, supporting sustainability data reporting (EPR, PPWR), collaborating with cross‑functional partners to develop a packaging project pipeline, and providing technical support to operators and supervisors. The role requires high responsibility, cross‑functional collaboration, decision‑making, and leadership.

This position will be either remote or hybrid based on the selected candidate’s geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bohemia, New York.

• Act as a packaging subject‑matter expert to support sustainable packaging initiatives leading to renovations, new product introductions, productivity gains, higher quality, and cost improvements.
• Collaborate and provide packaging sustainability data for local and global reporting (EPR, PPWR, etc.).
• Deliver results together with Regulatory, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality/R&D, and Sales/Marketing to manage the material qualification process.
• Provide front‑line support to factories, ensuring knowledge transfer related to packaging mastership to eliminate root‑cause assistance requests.
• May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed.

• BS or MS degree in Food Science, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant packaging industry experience in the food and beverage sector.
• Strong understanding of packaging sustainability requirements locally and globally.
• Clear understanding of packaging design, materials, equipment, and systems.
• Working knowledge of project life‑cycle deliverables, contracts, and schedules.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and food safety industry standards.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to influence and drive alignment among teams.
• Ability to convey complex and detailed information to diverse audiences.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues promptly and formulate action plans.
• Demonstrated project management experience as project leader and cross‑functional team participant, managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment.

Approximate pay range: $ to $. Final compensation may vary based on knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, including a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and additional benefits.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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