Senior Manager Packaging Compliance & Sustainability

Responsibilities:

Regulatory Intelligence

• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to the organization on global packaging regulatory requirements, compliance expectations, and emerging risks

• Monitor, interpret, and assess evolving global packaging regulations.Covered topics include EPR, PPWR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging reduction, labeling, materials restrictions, and packaging-related claims

• Engage with PROs, industry associations, regulatory experts, testing laboratories, suppliers, and other external partners to stay informed on regulatory developments and evolving packaging compliance expectations

Compliance Requirements

• Translate packaging regulations into clear, actionable compliance requirements for e.l.f. Beautypackaging

• Lead interpretation ofpackaging regulatory requirements, deadlines, evidence, and compliance obligations

• Establish and maintain packaging materials compliance requirements, including restricted substances andmaterials safety

• Engage with cross-functional teams seeking clarity on packaging compliance topics, including preparation of summary materials, information sessions and other proactive communication and resources

Process Integration & Implementation

• Develop and maintain packaging compliance policies, procedures, guidance, decision tools, and training to drive consistent implementation across the organization

• Help embed compliancerequirements and checkpoints into packaging development, sourcing, and commercialization processes

• Develop and maintain regulatory roadmaps and compliance trackers that provide visibility to emerging requirements, portfolio risks, and implementation status

• Assess and communicate portfolio exposure to existing and new packaging regulations and associated compliance risks

• Advise on packaging data and documentation requirements to support regulatory compliance, market access, claims substantiation, and audit readiness

Requirements:

• 8 or more years of experience in packaging compliance, regulatory affairs, packaging engineering, sustainability, or related fields, ideally within beauty, skincare, personal care, or CPG.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Sustainability, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of global packaging regulations and emerging requirements, including EPR, PPWR, recycled content, recyclability, packaging labeling, and materials restrictions.

• Demonstrated ability to monitor regulatory developments, assess business implications, and translate complex requirements into practical actions.

• Experience developing and implementing packaging compliance programs, policies, procedures, and controls.

• Working knowledge of packaging materials, restricted substances, materials safety, supplier compliance, and risk-based testing strategies.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate complex regulatory initiatives across functions and markets.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory topics and communicate risks, priorities, and required actions to senior leadership.

• Collaborative and influential partner who can work effectively across Packaging, Sustainability, Regulatory, Legal, Sourcing, Finance, and other functions.

• Ability to operate with strategic perspective while maintaining the attention to detail required for effective regulatory compliance.