Sustainability Director, RPSNA

Amcor Plc is seeking a Sustainability Director for its Rigid Packaging Solutions North America in Kansas City, KS. This role involves leading sustainability strategies for North American customers, focusing on decarbonization and sustainable packaging solutions. Responsibilities include aligning business strategies with sustainability goals, representing Amcor in industry groups, and fostering collaborations for circular packaging. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 10 years of experience in packaging sustainability.
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At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

Purpose:

The Sustainability Director, Rigid Packaging Solutions North America is responsible for leading customer‑facing sustainability strategy and execution across the RPSNA business. This role serves as Amcor's sustainability leader for North American rigid packaging customers, enabling growth, differentiation, and long‑term partnerships through sustainable packaging and decarbonization solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

Align RPS North America sustainability priorities with Amcor's global strategy, translating corporate commitments into practical business and customer outcomes.Lead internal and customer‑facing decarbonization strategies, partnering with operations, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to deliver measurable emissions reductions.Serve as a sustainability leader and representative for key RPSNA customers, supporting development and long‑term partnerships.Represent Amcor Rigids North America with industry groups, and external partners, reinforcing sustainability leadership.Own sustainability‑related regulatory and policy awareness for RPSNA, translating requirements into clear business and customer guidance.Enable supplier and value‑chain collaboration to support customer sustainability commitments and circular, low‑carbon packaging solutions.Embed sustainability into RPSNA culture and capabilities through leadership engagement, training, and change management.What We Value:

Strategic MindsetEngages People and TeamsSets Priorities and Drives ResultsCultivates InnovationAttracts and Develops TalentCustomer FocusDrives Vision and PurposeQualifications:

B.S. / M.S. degree in engineering, marketing or equivalent is required.10+ years' of relevant product experience in packaging and/or plastics sustainability.Cross-functional leadership, business acumen and strategic thinkingAdvanced knowledge of packaging materials, technologies and processesDeep understanding of the sustainability landscape, globally and regionallyUnderstanding of circular economy concepts and their implementation for packagingAbility to coach, train and influence othersExecutive level oral, written and presentation skillsAbility to travel at least 25-30%Salaried Statement

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $150,000 to $180,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

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Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $0 to $0; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $0 to $0 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated base pay for this role at the time of this posting. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)


Skills:
Business Skills, Business Strategy, Change Management, Coaching, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Food Safety, Leadership, LinkedIn, Medicine, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Packaging, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Requirements Management, Sustainability, Talent Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube


About the Company:
Amcor Plc