Mgr, Sustainability

APAC Sustainability Manager

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Position Summary:

As a key member of the APAC Leadership Team, the Sustainability Manager provides strategic direction and leadership across the APAC region on all sustainability matters, including certifications, governance, sales support, and manufacturing improvements. This role is accountable for driving a more sustainable business and fostering a culture where sustainability is integrated into daily operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Sustainability Program Management
• Support and guide regional managers on new sustainability guidelines and how to implement them.
• Performance regulatory assessment on all businesses in the APAC region

• Compliance and Reporting
• Manage all compliance and reporting of the APAC region.
• Manage sustainability portals (ie SEDEX, APCO)
• Lead forestry certification for the APAC region
• Audit all regions within APAC for their forestry certification compliance.

• Sales Support
• Influence and lead stakeholders in all countries of the APAC region where Smurfit Westrock has business to implement and follow sustainability practices.
• Create presentation material to support sales team in communicating sustainability to customers.
• Coach sales team on sustainability guidelines and governance.
• Create LCA with support from corporate office.

• Operational Support
• Coach plant managers to implement solutions which will improve sustainability of our manufacturing processes.
• Lead registry of actions within the APAC region that will improve business sustainability.
• Support measurement of key sustainability metrics such as CO2 emissions, paper waste.

• People Leadership
• Influence and lead stakeholders in all countries of the APAC region where Smurfit Westrock has business to implement and follow sustainability practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Engineering, or related field; ESG/ISO certifications preferred (e.g., GRI, ISO14001).
• 5–10 years' experience in sustainability, compliance, and ESG reporting within regional or multinational organisations.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, sustainability portals (SEDEX, APCO), and forestry certification audits.
• Strong skills in carbon accounting, LCA, and sustainability metrics (CO ₂ emissions, waste reduction)
• Proven ability to lead and influence stakeholders across diverse APAC cultures and business units.
• Project management capability for regional sustainability programmes and audits.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills to support sales teams and plant managers on sustainability practices.
• Strategic mindset with business acumen to align sustainability goals with commercial objectives

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.