Germany, Düsseldorf, Ireland, Dublin, Spain, Barcelona, Adhesive Technologies
Global Head of Sustainable Packaging (d / f / m)
At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day.
If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47.000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help to transform entire industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
With our trusted brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills.
Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.
Dare to make an impact?
YOUR ROLE
* Lead the development of a global sustainable packaging strategy for Henkel Adhesive Technologies, ensuring alignment with both consumer and customer needs
* Define a strategic roadmap outlining key focus areas, targets, and long-term ambitions
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Business Units, Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing) to ensure packaging solutions support broader business objectives and sustainability initiatives
* Define sustainable packaging metrics for success and implement a tracking system, ensuring transparent communication with all involved stakeholders
* Oversee the Sustainable Packaging Program, driving key goals and regularly reporting progress to various stakeholders, including sustainability steering committees
* Define and roll out the process for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees, ensuring compliance and alignment with sustainability objectives
* Represent Henkel Adhesive Technologies' packaging interests in internal global Henkel discussions and external sustainability initiatives
* Stay at the forefront of industry trends, sustainability regulations, and evolving consumer preferences
* Play an active role in shaping Henkel's future packaging sustainability targets
YOUR SKILLS
* Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
* Minimum 7-10 years of experience in sustainable packaging, preferably within multinational and multicultural organizations
* Deep understanding of sustainability and circularity principles, with experience driving sustainable packaging solutions
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and diverse regions
* Strong strategic mindset and expertise in portfolio management, aligning packaging solutions with business objectives
* Agile and collaborative leader, able to adapt to changing demands and foster teamwork across global teams
* Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees is a plus
* Fluent English skills
This role can be based in one of our packaging hubs : Düsseldorf (preferred), Barcelona, or Dublin.
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us.
Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID : 24070198
Contract & Job type : Regular - Full Time
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