THE ROLE: Responsible for independently managing Plastic Waste Management (PWM) compliance requirements and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations under India's Plastic Waste Management Rules. The role drives end-to-end EPR calculations, compliance reporting, recycled content monitoring, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring audit ready documentation, regulatory compliance, and achievement of organizational sustainability objectives.
HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:
- Independently manage compliance with Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules, 2016 and all subsequent amendments, ensuring timely fulfillment of regulatory obligations.
- Own and execute end-to-end EPR target calculations by coordinating with procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to collect, validate, and reconcile plastic packaging data.
- Classify plastic packaging across applicable categories (Rigid, Flexible, Multi-layered, and Compostable) and calculate category-wise, state-wise, pre-consumer, and post-consumer EPR obligations.
- Manage CPCB EPR portal activities, including registrations, filings, reporting submissions, and maintenance of supporting compliance documentation.
- Reconcile procurement, supplier declarations, finance records, GRN data, and EPR credits to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.
- Coordinate with recyclers, Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), and waste management agencies to ensure timely generation, validation, transfer, and closure of EPR credits and certificates.
- Monitor compliance with recycled plastic content requirements as per Plastic Waste Management Rules.
- Support and execute sustainability initiatives focused on circular economy practices, collection/take-back programs, and stakeholder awareness campaigns.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, management reports, and audit-ready compliance records for internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor regulatory developments related to PWM, EPR, recycled content mandates, and sustainability requirements, driving timely implementation across the organization.
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Individual Contributor role.
- No direct supervisory responsibilities.
- Leads cross-functional coordination with internal stakeholders, suppliers, recyclers, PROs, and external compliance partners to ensure successful execution of compliance and sustainability programs.
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Plastic Waste Management Rules, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, and related compliance frameworks in India.
- Hands-on expertise in EPR calculations, including category-wise, state-wise, pre-consumer, and post-consumer waste assessments.
- Strong analytical, data validation, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities with advanced Excel proficiency.
- Ability to independently manage multiple stakeholders and drive action across internal and external teams.
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation practices, and compliance orientation.
- Strong execution, project coordination, and follow-up skills.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Experience:
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in Plastic Waste Management, EPR compliance, environmental compliance, sustainability, ESG, or related functions.
- Experience managing CPCB EPR portal registrations, filings, and reporting activities.
- Experience working with packaging suppliers, recyclers, PROs, and waste management agencies.
- Experience conducting data validation, reconciliation, and compliance documentation management.
Education:
- B.E./B.Tech. in Packaging Technology / Packaging Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering / environmental science,
- Plus exposure to Packaging Technology/Engineering, Sustainability, or Waste Management
