Sustainability Lead

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Lumberton, NJ, USA
In-Office
70K-80K Annually
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and deliver sustainability projects (energy, waste, water, carbon) across plant sites, coordinate data collection and Ecometrica reporting, manage product compliance (REACH, RoHS, PFAS, Prop 65), support renewable procurement, and drive cross‑functional engagement to meet corporate sustainability goals.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

CCL is committed to preserving the environment, not just because it’s the right thing to do but because we all breathe the same air, drink the same water and live with the limited resources of this planet. We believe that all companies and all people have an inherent responsibility to do their part, and we are no different. We are also committed to protecting the health and safety and promoting the wellbeing of our employees around the world, because they are one of our most important assets. In furtherance of our goals, we are currently seeking a Project Engineer to support our sustainability corporate programs.

Preferred Qualifications

The Home and Personal Care Sustainability Lead supports the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team through the implementation and continuous improvement of CCL Industries’ sustainability strategy within the Home and Personal Care division. This role ensures that corporate sustainability goals, compliance and reporting requirements, and initiatives are effectively rolled out at the division and site levels. The  Sustainability Lead acts as a key link between the CSR Team and plant operations, helping to collect data, ensure product compliance, coordinate projects, and promote engagement on sustainability topics. This role bridges technical expertise with corporate sustainability strategy by identifying improvement opportunities, executing projects, and tracking measurable performance outcomes.


Responsibilities:

Project Management

    • Lead the design, implementation, and commissioning of sustainability-focused projects (e.g., energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, renewable energy, or carbon reduction initiatives).
    • Develop business cases, technical specifications, and cost-benefit analyses for sustainability projects.
    • Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery aligned with CSR Team sustainability goals.
    • Track progress of sustainability action plans at plant level and report status to divisional leadership.

Data Collection & Ecometrica Support

    • Coordinate the collection and verification of division level sustainability data in alignment with CCL’s global reporting systems and timelines.
    • Assist the CSR team in increased renewable energy procurement through contracting of RECs, vPPAs and more within the Home and Personal Care division.
    • Evaluate new technologies and materials to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
    • Evaluate Ecometrica workflows striving for efficiency improvements in line with evolving reporting guidelines.

Product Compliance

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer compliance inquiries and questionnaires.
    • Interpret current and emerging global packaging, chemical, and environmental regulations and translate them into guidance for internal teams.
    • Communicate with sites, suppliers, and account managers to lead end‑to‑end product compliance, ensuring adherence to California Prop 65, REACH SVHC, RoHS, MOSH, PFAS, etc.
    • Develop and manage compliance documentation such as Declarations of Conformity, technical files, testing documentation, and customer‑requested compliance statements, ensuring all files are consistently up-to-date.
    • Lead software management and supplier onboarding for document collection.
    • Collaborate with product teams to evaluate new materials, inks, adhesives, and technologies for regulatory compliance implications.
    • Proactively monitor changes in regulatory compliance requirements.
    • Partner with CSR and Legal teams to ensure product claims (recyclability, recycled content, PFAS, etc) are evidence‑based and aligned with anti‑greenwashing and sustainability standards.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or a related field.
  • 2 – 5 years of engineering or project management experience, preferably with exposure to sustainability, energy, or environmental initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of LCA, GHG accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to an evolving field

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience, education and industry knowledge.


Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering or related field
  • 2 - 5 years of engineering or project management experience, preferably with sustainability or energy initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of LCA, GHG accounting, and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to an evolving field
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The Company
160,000 Employees

What We Do

CCL Label is the world's leading packaging solutions company, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative and sustainable labeling and packaging. The company provides high-quality, customized labeling solutions for a diverse range of global industries, focusing on enhancing brand visibility and product protection through advanced printing technologies and materials to meet the needs of an international client base.

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