Director Sustainability & Regulatory

Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America's leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000+ employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.

This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Chicago IL. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.

What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:

Total Rewards:

• Significant earning potential in year 1
• Progressive pay with skills development
• Additional earnings through employee ownership program
• Benefits day 1
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
• Vacation upon day of hire

People & Culture:

• Sustainability leader
• Innovative & dynamic environment
• Safety & quality driven
• Purpose-driven & Values-based
• Community partners
• Earth stewardship

As a Director of Sustainability & Regulatory your responsibilities will be:

Corporate Sustainability

• Develop and execute strategies to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions cost-effectively, focusing on energy efficiency, solar energy, and green power
• Create and implement plans to minimize Scope 3 emissions, emphasizing purchased materials, recycled materials, and low-carbon material strategies
• Devise strategies to report and reduce waste to landfill, water emissions, and biodiversity impact
• Stay informed on emerging sustainability policies and advocate for the company's interests through trade organizations.
• Oversee the development of the annual sustainability report, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and compliance standards.
• Lead corporate sustainability compliance efforts, including audits and certifications.
• Represent the company as a thought leader at sustainability-focused conferences and events.

Product Sustainability

• Partner with Marketing and Strategy leadership to guide the team in driving growth and profitability within the sustainable product portfolio.
• Develop strategies for sustainable product pillars, shaping product family roadmaps, development priorities, and future investments.
• Oversee compliance efforts related to product sustainability certifications, audits, and reporting.
• Act as a sustainability expert in engagements with customers and external stakeholders, promoting the company's leadership in sustainable practices.

Regulatory

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure materials and processes comply with domestic and international regulations (e.g., FDA, EU, environmental guidelines). Monitor emerging regulations and advise leadership on compliance impacts.
• Ensure product documentation and supply chain practices align with regulatory standards and regulations.
• Drive alignment between regulatory compliance and sustainability initiatives, including carbon accounting and Scope 3 emissions reporting
• Partner with R&D, marketing, supply chain, and sustainability teams to integrate regulatory requirements into material design, production, and lifecycle management.
• Lead preparation and submission of regulatory documentation for product approvals, certifications, and permits.
• Represent the company as required in industry associations and regulatory discussions.

A strong Director of Sustainability & Regulatory will possess:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Formal education in sustainability is a strong asset.
• Experience: At least 15 years of experience in technical, sustainability, or related fields, with a proven track record of leadership in sustainability initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in environmental metrics and reporting.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of global environmental standards and frameworks (e.g., UNSDGs, SASB, TCFD)
• Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and advocate for favorable policies.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Passion for sustainability and driving positive environmental change.

Safety at CNG:

Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes

• Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
• Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way

Physical Work and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Team members are required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Are our values a match for you?

• Committed - We act with integrity and respect for one another.
• Collaborative - We are better when we work together.
• Caring - We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
• Courageous - We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
• Curious - We encourage new thinking to reimagine what's possible.
• Competitive - We play to win.

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If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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