Sr. Manager, Sustainability

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. 

This position provides Sustainability leadership to two high-growth business units in Vestcom (Vestcom.com) and Identification Solutions (IdentificationSolutions.AveryDennison.com)

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Identification Solutions and Vestcom are growth businesses within the Avery Dennison portfolio that provide identification, supply chain, and labeling solutions within the food, logistics, and retail industries. Sustainability is a value add in our solutions approach with our customers in addition to being one of Avery Dennison’s core values. 

We are seeking a candidate with deep sustainability knowledge and hands-on experience in developing and incorporating sustainability into our market-based solutions and within our own internal operations. In this role, you will partner with the VP/GM of the Identification Solutions and Vestcom businesses and their respective leadership teams to advance, elevate, align, and execute Avery Dennison’s sustainability vision and strategy globally, while creating value for the business.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a framework to implement the Avery Dennison sustainability strategy into Vestcom and Identification Solutions. 
• Build organizational capability and accountability for furthering our sustainability efforts. 
• Develop a customer engagement strategy around sustainability, with a strong focus on creating value and solving market challenges. 
• Partner with the Avery Dennison sustainability teams to execute against the existing 2025 and 2030 sustainability metrics.
• Embed sustainability principles into short and long-range business planning, capital planning and operations planning.
• Work with innovation, product line managers, operations, procurement, and other key stakeholders to ensure sustainability strategy is implemented, monitored, and reported.
• Work with innovation, product line managers, operations, procurement and other key stakeholders to develop and implement roadmaps to improve sustainability and de-carbonize solutions.
• Develop ecosystem partnerships where appropriate to leverage and support the business units case around sustainability.
• Conduct life cycle assessments of materials used in our devices to identify areas of improvement, assess environmental impact, and propose sustainable alternatives.
• Stay informed about evolving environmental regulations and industry standards, ensuring the company remains compliant and adheres to best practices.
• Prepare and present regular reports on sustainability metrics, progress, and initiatives to senior management and stakeholders, showcasing the company's commitment to sustainability.
• Organize workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns to educate employees about sustainability practices and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including innovation product designers, engineers, and internal environmental experts, to develop clear and comprehensive sustainability guidelines for product design. These guidelines should encompass principles of eco-design, circular economy concepts, and specific sustainability targets.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. Minimum 5+ years leadership experience in the field.
• Proven experience in sustainability management, preferably in the technology industry or materials manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable material science, circular economy principles, and environmental impact assessment methodologies.
• Ability to inf