Circularity Specialist

As a Circularity Specialist at Avery Dennison you will serve as a core technical expert and enterprise catalyst within the global Circularity & Waste Center of this high-impact global role you will drive portfolio readiness roadmaps across circularity pathwaysspecifically focusing on the recyclability reusability and compostability of packaging and materials across all Avery Dennison business units. This position bridges deep technical engineering with enterprise-wide leadership translating complex environmental science packaging trade dynamics and global regulatory mandates into clear commercial strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Employees work in a hybrid mode at our Mentor OH facility.

• Deep Technical Circularity Leadership: Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert on material technicalities across recycling (mechanical & chemical) reuse models and compostability (bio-based and compostable packaging formats) conducting detailed technical evaluations on product recyclability and circular design.

• Enterprise Collaboration & Influence: Partner across global business units to translate complex circularity challenges into actionable commercial opportunities and present technical positions to senior business unit leaders and multi-disciplinary teams.

• External Advocacy & Standards Setting: Actively participate and sit on key industry committees trade associations and standards organizations to advocate for progressive harmonized global circularity standards.

• Regulatory Readiness & Roadmap Execution: Build and execute global readiness roadmaps to navigate complex evolving legislation including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) PCR minimum content mandates and Truth-in-Labeling laws.

• Global Market Intelligence: Monitor global circularity pathways tracking PCR feedstock supply chains bio-derived innovations and textile/apparel circularity frameworks to keep the enterprise ahead of market shifts.

Qualifications :

• Experience: 57 years of hands-on experience in corporate sustainability packaging engineering material science or technical sustainability consulting.
   
• Education: Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Materials Science Environmental Sciences Sustainability or a related technical field (Masters degree preferred).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Functional knowledge of textile and apparel circularity and end-of-life pathways (distinct from traditional packaging).

• Active engagement or leadership history on industry trade association technical committees.

• Technical Depth: Proven technical capability in Design for Recycling (DfR) circular packaging design compostability standards and end-of-life recovery systems across global markets.

• Communication & Executive Presence: Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse business audiences and influence decision-makers across matrixed cross-functional global business units.

• Regulatory Acumen: Working knowledge of current and emerging global environmental regulations impacting packaging and labeling (e.g. EU PPWR global EPR schemes FTC Green Guides / Truth in Labeling).

Additional Information :

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits: We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance access to Lyra (our confidential Employee Assistance Program) for personal and professional support a free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site. We provide mandatory participation in the Avery Dennison Pension Fund (where the employer pays ⅔ of the premium) along with a holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Annual Leave starts at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). You will also receive 13 additional days per year (4% ATV allowance pro-rated) and a bridge day off. We offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a 500 annual individual training budget access to numerous internal training and mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at .

At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in FMCG Apparel Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

Salary range: EUR 51030 to EUR 81648 / yearly

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time