Packaging Regulatory Manager & Sustainability Lead

• WHAT DOES A TECHNICAL REGULATORY MANAGER & SUSTAINABILITY LEAD DO?
• Ensures global packaging compliance by assessing regulatory requirements, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions across projects, markets and suppliers.
• Standardizes technical documentation for regulatory reporting, customer requests, compliance checks and sustainability data needs.
• Monitors and translates evolving regulations and Bacardi sustainability targets into practical guidance for compliant, sustainable pack design, labelling and material choices.
• Leads team education on sustainable design, emerging materials and innovation opportunities.
• Represents Bacardi in relevant industry associations, helping influence regulatory discussions, protect business interests and safeguard the company’s reputation.

ABOUT YOU

A rigorous, innovative and technology savvy expert with a strong desire to deliver on the strategy and take Bacardí to the next level with an interested in disrupting the industry. A passionate team builder and communicator ensuring perfect execution, from detail-driven rigor to high-level strategic perspective.

SKILLS

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

Packaging Regulatory Compliance

• Lead and coordinate the assessment of packaging regulatory requirements globally, with particular focus on priority markets including the EU, UK, United States and India, ensuring packaging materials, components, specifications, claims and artwork remain compliant with applicable legal and policy requirements.
• Partner proactively with Packaging Development, Artwork Development, Procurement, Corporate Sustainability, Quality, Operations, Regulatory, Legal and local market teams to provide guidance on packaging compliance topics, review regulatory implications of packaging changes, support compliant execution across innovation and existing product portfolio and support sustainability-related customer requests for packaging data or information.
• Translate packaging regulatory requirements into practical internal standards, best practice guidance and compliance tools to support consistent implementation across regions and brands.
• Support packaging-related sustainability reporting requirements by defining, validating and maintaining relevant compliance data, including material composition, recyclability, recycled content and other required packaging attributes.
• Provide sustainability design guidance to project teams, supporting material choices and sustainable innovation opportunities while balancing compliance, quality, cost, performance and consumer experience.
• Lead or coordinate the collection of supplier declarations and technical evidence required to demonstrate packaging compliance, traceability and audit readiness.
• Represent Bacardi, where relevant, in industry associations or external working groups to monitor developments, influence discussion and help define company positions on packaging regulatory topics.

Monitor

• Define and maintain tools, trackers and processes to monitor upcoming packaging legislation and policy developments globally, with particular focus on priority markets including EU regulations such as PPWR, REACH updates and EPR developments, UK packaging EPR and reporting requirements, United States packaging regulations, particularly California rules and other states increasing focus on EPR, packaging materials and reporting obligations, and relevant packaging regulatory developments in India.
• Ensure timely assessment of new and revised regulatory requirements, identify business impact and escalate risks where market access, compliance, cost or reputation may be affected.
• Provide regular updates to the business on packaging regulatory developments, implementation priorities and associated risks or opportunities globally, with emphasis on the EU, UK, United States and India.

Influence

• Support the development and alignment of Bacardi positions on packaging-related regulatory developments across functions, geographies and external forums.
• Contribute to internal capability building through training, guidance and communication that strengthens awareness of packaging compliance requirements and embeds good regulatory practice.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Master's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs or a related discipline; an advanced qualification is an advantage.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in packaging regulatory compliance, packaging development, sustainability compliance or a related technical and regulatory environment, ideally within beverage, food, consumer goods or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of packaging legislation and standards, particularly in the EU and UK, including EPR developments, PPWR implementation and REACH-related implications for packaging materials and components, as well as awareness of United States packaging regulations, especially California requirements and other state-level EPR and reporting developments, and relevant packaging regulatory requirements in India.
• Solid understanding of packaging design, materials and component functionality, technical performance requirements and sustainability trade-offs.
• Experience in regulatory impact assessment, packaging data management, supplier documentation and technical evidence collection.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Additional languages such as Spanish or French are an advantage.

OTHER

• Knowledge of packaging data systems, regulatory databases and tools used to monitor legislation, manage compliance evidence and support packaging reporting is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of packaging materials, components and supply chains, including glass, plastics, metals, paper-based materials, labels, adhesives, inks and closures.
• Experience in sustainability reporting, recyclability assessment methods, EPR-related data frameworks and support of customer sustainability data requests would be a strong advantage .

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility : You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility : You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
• Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
• Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.