The Coca-Cola Company is hiring: Senior Director, Materials & Sustainability in

Senior Director, Materials & Sustainability Job Description: Senior Director II, Materials & Sustainability, Packaging Research & Engineering The Senior Director of Materials & Sustainability provides enterprise leadership for packaging innovation enabled through material advances aligned with the core business. This scope includes material advances in core packaging formats and their alternatives for potential material replacement for enhanced performance and/or sustainability. The Materials and Sustainability group serves as the center of expertise for materials within the system as well as their full value chain including circularity and carbon footprint. This position reports to the VP of Packaging Research & Engineering, which is part of the Research to Experimentation function in TI&SC. The position is located in Atlanta. Responsibilities Lead the global packaging network in sustainable material strategy and own a roadmap for material innovation to meet the evolving consumer and system needs under emerging headwinds Advance new material technologies of interest to the system by influencing the product development directions of material suppliers and other technology providers Build and maintain material expertise (structure-property relationships, manufacturing, conversion, application) for technologies associated with PET, glass, and fiber-based packaging Deliver new packaging solutions enabled by material innovations to support OU and category needs in seamless collaboration with Engineering & Conversion group (in Packaging Research & Engineering) and GDI partners Develop influential external presence with industry associations such as the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) and the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), and coalitions such as Initiative for Sustainable Beverage Packaging (ISBP) Lead the system in technical leadership on sustainable materials value chain, including circularity and decarbonization enablers and challenges, for materials that are core and adjacent to the system Manage a team of direct reports in accordance with the people management framework in The Coca-Cola Company As part of the Packaging Research & Engineering LT, deliver transformative packaging solutions through seamless end-to-end collaboration and project management discipline As part of the Global Packaging R&D Network, maximize value capture through packaging innovation through effective cross-fertilization and lift-and-translate across the network Manage a portfolio of projects and prioritize resource allocation in accordance with corporate strategy and OU / Category priorities Qualifications & Requirements Education: Doctorate degree in a science, engineering, or related field 10+ years of professional experience in research & development related to materials innovation Demonstrated expertise in PET (material structure-property relationships, conversion, application development) Experience working with a range of materials from concepts to commercialization, preferably for beverage applications Experience in leading a diverse team in multi-functional collaboration setting Skills Cross-Departmental Collaboration Risk Management Experimentation Innovation Strategic Leadership The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $192,100 - $223,000 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 50 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. Job Details Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Production Industries: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Coca-Cola Company by 2x Get notified about new Director of Materials jobs in Atlanta, GA . Additional listings and references for Atlanta, GA - various salary ranges and locations are provided in the original description. Other Life Sciences Market Leader - Engineering Director of Engineering - Crowne Plaza | Staybridge Suites Midtown Sustainability Co-Founder / Head of Engineering (100 % remote) (m/f/d) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr