Sustainable Packaging Senior Manager - Americas

At Mars, we believe the world we want tomorrow, starts with how we do business today. That’s why today, we’re rethinking our approach to packaging, because we believe there is no such thing as a sustainable product in unsustainable packaging. We’re proud of our products, but deeply concerned about the impact of packaging waste on land and in the ocean. Many of our products are wrapped in plastic packaging and most of this packaging is not recycled. This is unacceptable and we are committed to addressing this, even if it means redesigning much of our packaging or our business models.

Any company embarking on a journey where no packaging becomes waste must reevaluate their whole packaging system. But for a company with such a diverse portfolio of products as Mars, the challenge to deliver a whole new suite of packaging solutions is even more complex. We are currently ramping up our delivery on this topic. A dedicated corporate Senior Manager is required to

lead and manage specific elements of our program, and provide technical support and represent Mars externally in the Americas region.

What are we looking for?

• 8-10 years experience in the packaging field with experience across packaging design, consumer use and end of life processes, including technical and waste management system business model understanding.
• Proven track record of generating sustainability insights to influence business strategy and growth.
• Stakeholder management – there is a complicated ecosystem of participants across business, civil society and regulators – navigating these relationships and inherent tensions is critical to success.
• Ideally has expertise on paper recycling systems.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Know the market: Develop excellent relationships with key technical stakeholders, develop deep expertise on the economics, policy landscape & waste management systems in Americas.
• As a priority this role must become the expert on the waste management situation in Americas and identify the right partners and programs to establish and provide technical support to the PA team in the development and implementation of the advocacy strategy.  USA is our biggest market in this region and has limited recycling infrastructure.  We need to build the right relationships, advocacy strategy and programs in the local market to help address this problem. 
• Show it works:  Initiate & manage the Mars relationship within multi-stakeholder programs in the region to show the recycling systems work.   Manage specific technical programs and partnerships on behalf of the in-market CA teams.
• Partner with Public Affairs and market Corporate Affairs teams on proactive and reactive advocacy: Responding to consultations, support in meetings etc Provide expert consultancy, training and support to Packaging R&D, Sales & Marketing In the Americas region: R&D on recyclability of packs and testing of packs for recyclability In line with our global framework; Sales & Marketing on what claims we can make and engagement with customers.
• Mars external spokesperson for this region on Sustainable Packaging : Represent Mars in key external forums including trade associations within the Americas and multi-stakeholder groups such as EMF/NPEC, CGF and others, influencing industry discussion and direction.  Continuously monitor development of market and technology trends to anticipate needs to adjust/update strategy.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

#LI-LW1

About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific.  Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.