Global Packaging R & D Sustainability Manager- Foods AMESA

PepsiCo is seeking a Global Packaging R&D Sustainability Manager for Foods AMESA in Gurugram, India. The role involves leading strategic packaging sustainability projects, collaborating with various teams, and executing initiatives to meet PEP+ goals for plastic reduction and sustainability. Key responsibilities include technical project management, regulatory engagement, and monitoring sustainability metrics. Candidates should have experience in packaging sustainability and a strong understanding of global trends.
Job Description
Overview
Main purpose:
Scope :
This role has responsibility to work with various stakeholders on strategic packaging sustainability projects assigned and execute projects to deliver results as defined by the PEP + AOP / PSP plans in the markets assigned. The role will work hand in glove with Sectoral Foods Packaging Dvelopment & Global Materials teams to define and debottleneck solutions to suit the business need and ensure the Packaging Design follows our PEP + targets of RCBR by Design
The role further advances our PEP + agenda locally by identifying and testing possible longer term opportunities to enable our PEP + 2030 goals of plastic reduction per serve , GHG reduction
The role will be a key enabler to deliver against our PEP+ commitments of 2025 and 2030
This role will be responsible for leading and driving agendas across:

RBCR by Design materials across sector of influence
Technical Project work to drive AOP / other business plans related to Packaging Sustianability
Testing for EOl solutions for flexible packaging / other packaging materials across the sector
Support to New Material / New Supplier Development process to aid the RCBR goal
Providing Technical expertise in Sustainability taskforces with OOS across the BUs of the sector and BU Procurement teams to scout and develop probable technology partners
RBCR – Recylable Compostable Biodegrdable Recusable as per PEP definitions

Responsibilities
Accountability:

Drive technical project work and execute of the packaging sustainability projects -execute activities and report on progress eg . Removal of PET in packaging structures in AMESA markets – Accountable
Lead development of testing and results to enable Technical advocacy for PEP with the likes of Regulators / Industry bodies – eg . Recycling trial (Accountable)
Subject Matter Expert in Sustainability taskforces with OOS at the selected BU levels – Accountable
Track / keep updated on the local regulation / industry movement across packaging sustainability with an aim to influence / aid decision making on packaging specifications ( Accountable )
Operate & Enable packaging inputs into the SFTS tool to ensure accuracy – eg Footprinter tool – Key Technical point of contact for AMESA ( Accountable )
Operate & Enable early stage screening LCA ( Packet ) to advise Sectoral Packaging development teams Key Technical point of contact for AMESA (Accountable )
Techncial Engagement with external sustainability consortia in chosen AMESA markets - Accountable
Nurture and champion technology development relationships to unlock relevant recycling technology – eg Deinkable films & Recycling (Accountable)
Monitor data submission for accuracy from various BUs to PEP+ reporting through Data Accelerator ( Consultation )
Working with PPGA and OOS Senior Leaders to scope and define collective action with other Brand Owners in chosen markets – e.g flexible Packaging Coalition etc – to collaborate on technical unlocks/investment to circularity (Consultation)

Qualifications
Key Skill and Experience:

Demonstrated self-starter
Strong understanding of PepsiCo Packaging Sustainability goals
Strong understanding of Packaging Sustianbility , Global trends in the space and metrices
Strong Plastics and CPG packaging expertise gained in an R&D environment
Indepth understanding of various packaging materials , machinery , converting technologies , technical costing models , material chemistry
Packaging Development Process
Ability to develop close working relationships with key functional associates
Excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills in a multi-cultural environment
Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and new design implementation.
Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.
BE Eng or BSc in Chemical Engineering with Packaging Qualification a distinct advantage