Packaging & Product Sustainability Specialist (f/m/d)
Product
Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Heidelberg, Germany
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Deze functie rapporteert aan:
Center of Excellence Leader - LCA & Ecodesign__
The work model for the role is: hybrid/ #LI-Hybrid
Key responsibilities
This role has a unique structure focusing primarily on Packaging, while also maintaining broader Product expertise. You will drive circularity principles in Packaging design, ensuring regulatory compliance with PPWR mandates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams globally. On the Product sustainability side, you will serve as a subject matter expert for assigned product lines, execute LCA studies and EPDs, drive eco-design principles implementation, and support local sustainability pilots.
You'll interface with key stakeholders across global Competence Centers and Manufacturing Units, championing Sustainability as a competitive advantage.
This role is contributing to the Center of Excellence LCA & Eco-design in Innovation & Common Module Agile Unit, Smart Power Division.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop and harmonize Packaging Sustainability and Circularity requirements for ABB Smart Power portfolio
- Ensure packaging strategies comply with EU Packaging Regulations (PPWR) and emerging legislative requirements
- Establish partnerships with local packaging reference persons, suppliers, and external committees supporting pilot projects for sustainable packaging solutions
- Monitor regulatory trends in packaging sustainability and provide compliance recommendations
- Conduct lifecycle assessments LCAs of Products & Packaging materials and processes to identify optimization opportunities
- Manage EPD projects ensuring compliance and market credibility
- Drive eco-design implementation and optimize environmental KPIs
- Support Division Sustainability targets through collaboration
Qualifications for the role
- A bachelor's or higher degree in design, materials or other relevant sciences.
- 2-4+ years of experience in packaging development with focus on sustainability and circular economy principles.
- Knowledge of packaging materials and their environmental impact
- Experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Familiarity with Ecodesign methodologies
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance in packaging industry
- Passionate about Circularity and Sustainability topics with an innovative mindset.
- Highly motivated team-player with a collaborative, learning-oriented, and solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and interface with global stakeholders.
- Fluently in german and English
Benefits
- Canteen
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Workpractices
- Employee Share Acquisition Plan
Please note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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Aanvraag-ID: JR00043682