Collection & Sorting Manager Mexico

About the Role

Lead the implementation of the Collection and Sorting strategy for the Mexican market, focusing on developing collection and recycling programs for post-consumer carton packages, engaging stakeholders, conducting market competitiveness analyses, and visualizing the collection/sorting value chain under the circular economy regulations.

What You'll Do

• Develop self-sustainable collection and recycling programs for post-consumer carton packages via trade organizations or in partnership with Tetra Pak customers
• Develop frequently market competitiveness analysis of different packaging formats
• Lead and develop clear material flow costing in the recycling value chain together with competitive analysis of different packaging formats
• Visualize and mapping of the collection and sorting value chain of Mexico
• Deploy action plans together with the corporate affairs teams to ensure packaging legislation has a level playing field for all packaging formats
• Initiate and own any recycling and/or collection investment projects. Define need and business case. Monitor project development, installation, commissioning, and performance and report results
• Use project management methodologies to drive those projects
• Support our customers and engage them with the best method to comply with the Circular Economy Regulations
• Secure compliance with local collection/recycling regulation/targets as applicable
• Work hand in hand with Corporate Affairs by providing technical knowledge on extended producer responsibility concept and ensuring that market-related recycling realities are applied to any proposed legislation
• Propose and lead the technical advocacy team required to ensure favorable legislation towards cartons, all aligned with Corporate Affairs team
• Secure reliable and timeline accounting and reporting of collection/recycling rates
• Lead a change management project to focus the extended team members in a new recently approved strategy that has a different mindset from the previous one
• Engage in thought leadership forums, trade shows, webinars, and other activities to confidently promote Tetra Pak’s holistic sustainability story with emphasis on EPR knowledge
• Streamline information of collection and recycling in Mexico into a data repository
• Prepare and lead internal and external audits to recycling reporting data
• Prepare monthly updates of collection and recycling strategy to internal stakeholders
• What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar; master’s degree or postgraduate studies in collection and sorting of packaging waste; MBA highly recommended
• Minimum 7-8 years’ experience in waste management sector, mainly in collection and sorting of beverage containers, with experience interacting with municipalities and the solid waste industry
• Deep knowledge of solid waste management and EPR/Circular Economy regulations, especially in Mexico
• Proven experience in collection and sorting projects (working directly at an MRF or in a waste management company)
• Proven knowledge of EPR regulations by participating in material flow analysis, calculation of eco-fees, etc.
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and outstanding PowerPoint presentations; ability to develop pivot tables and interactive dashboards
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and ability to discuss technical aspects
• Knowledge of Power BI and ability to create reports
• Proven experience in conducting change management to introduce a new methodology, concept, or mindset to a team
• Ability to connect potential packaging legislative impacts to business
• Highly proficient in English (written and verbal)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work under pressure and in cross-functional teams; quality-focused
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work across multiple locations in Mexico
• Nice to Have
• MBA is highly recommended
• Compensation & Benefits
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for development and training in a global landscape
• Inclusive culture that values diversity
• Equal opportunity employer