Sr. Specialist, Packaging Sustainability

Role details

Description:

About Us: Born in artistry, built for real life, and fueled by a global community, Morphe delivers high-performance, high-design beauty without the prestige price tag. Leveraging exceptional product development, regulatory, and supply chain capabilities, we make innovative products that invite creativity and celebrate the freedom to look how you want, when you want. Join us in shaping what’s next in beauty.

Summary of Position

Principle Accountabilities:

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging across all product categories.
• Research and evaluate sustainable packaging materials, including PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled), bio-based, recyclable, refillable, and compostable solutions.
• Track packaging sustainability metrics, including recycled content, recyclability, material reduction, carbon footprint, and packaging weight.
• Maintain sustainability databases and packaging material documentation.
• Support compliance with global packaging regulations including:

o Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

o Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

o California SB54

o REACH

o Proposition 65

o Heavy Metals requirements

• Collect and organize supplier sustainability documentation, certifications, and material declarations.
• Assist Packaging Development Engineers with sustainability assessments during new product development.
• Coordinate sustainability testing and validation of new packaging materials.
• Support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) projects and environmental impact evaluations.
• Develop sustainability scorecards and dashboards for packaging projects.
• Prepare sustainability reports for internal leadership and external regulatory reporting.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost-effective sustainable packaging solutions.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive sustainable packaging innovations.
• Support packaging artwork updates related to sustainability claims, recycling instructions, and environmental labeling.
• Participate in cross-functional product development meetings to represent packaging sustainability objectives.
• Maintain sustainability SOPs, work instructions, and documentation.

Key Working Relationships:

This position works closely with:

Internal

• Packaging Development
• Product Development / R&D
• Sourcing & Procurement
• Supply Chain
• Regulatory Affairs
• Quality Assurance
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Marketing & Brand Teams
• Creative / Graphic Design
• Finance

External

• Packaging component suppliers
• Raw material suppliers
• Contract manufacturers
• Sustainability consultants
• Recycling organizations
• Testing laboratories
• Regulatory agencies
• Industry organizations and trade associations

Core Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Open mindset and a desire to learn and grow within the role

Travel Requirements: Potential domestic travels for conferences and to testing facilities as business needs require.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential functions (with or without an accommodation) without posing a "direct threat" to the health and safety to self or others.

Additional Information:

FORMA Brands takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for positions based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Morphe is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe our differences make us stronger and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where every employee feels respected, valued, and empowered to do their best work. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know so we can support your participation.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Materials Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, sustainability, or related field.
• Experience within cosmetics, skincare, personal care, pharmaceutical, food, or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with global packaging regulations and environmental compliance requirements.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of recyclable, refillable, reusable, compostable, and PCR packaging systems.
• Knowledge of plastics, glass, aluminum, paperboard, and flexible packaging materials.
• Familiarity with packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM) is a plus.
• Experience managing sustainability data and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Airtable, ERP, or sustainability reporting software is preferred.