Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

Reports to: Director, Global Restaurant Sustainability

Location: Chicago, McDonald’s Headquarters

High-Level Job Summary

This candidate will further develop and execute McDonald’s global circularity approach with a focus on packaging, key materials used within the value chain, and recovery systems. They will drive measurable business value aligned with our NEXT corporate strategy, regulatory readiness, and brand reputation. They will lead strategic engagement and coordination of partnerships (internal and external), program management, and reporting

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Further develop, execute, and evolve McDonald’s global restaurant circularity approach in partnership with markets and global functions (supply chain, finance, legal, development, government relations, marketing, operations etc.) and external partners.
Translate vision into clear business cases, frameworks that encourage adoption across different regional contexts, communication throughout all levels of the organization, and data & reporting schemes that will drive value.
Support country level teams and actions including, facilitate best practice sharing with and amongst market teams and collaborate to develop innovative programs and models that will enable further circularity action at an industry level and within countries where we operate.
Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory shifts in circularity, recovery, and waste systems globally.
Manage and deliver global packaging, toys, waste, circularity reporting and metrics (internal and external), in partnership with other relevant Global teams (e.g., supply chain).
Provide subject matter expertise on material choices, impacts, and trade-offs.
Integrate circularity approach with our climate action plan and reporting.
Contribute to internal and external ESG communications, engagement, and reporting activities.
Manage relationships with consultancies and supplier partners.
Build, lead, and influence strong external partnerships with industry collaborators, NGOs and consultants.
Partner with Government Relations to inform regulation, policy, and advocacy approaches.

Qualifications

Experience working in global, decentralized organizations and leading change management campaigns including strategy development and implementation.
Deep knowledge of circularity principles, waste systems, packaging, and related materials in restaurant or retail environment.
Experience with measurement and reporting on packaging and waste volumes while navigating complex networks of stakeholders and suppliers.
Experience navigating or engaging on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and related regulatory frameworks.
Bachelor degree is required.

Preferred:

Experience related to finance, sustainability-related marketing, supply chain, packaging design for circularity, operations, and/or regulatory issues
Knowledge of circularity-related NGO landscape and global issues

Competencies and Mindset

Strategic systems thinker and excellent executor. Ability to shift between strategy and execution, staying focused on the desired end outcome.
Strong communicator. Excellent writing capabilities and ability to succinctly update leadership. Strong oral communication and presentation skills, including in front of large audiences.
Excellent project management and organizational skills with cross functional teams. Effectively run programs and projects; ensure timeliness and excellent deliverables. Prioritizes and balances multiple responsibilities.
Leads and navigates change within ‘the grey,’ and in large, complex organizations. Effectively operates in fast-moving, ambiguous, and evolving environments with few precedents.
Possess strong analytical skills including problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence without authority, and with empathy. Ability to quickly build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders in a decentralized and global environment.
Positive and collaborative approach. Assumes good intent.
Values intellectual rigor, feedback, and continuous learning.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $141,955.00 - $177,444.00 per year

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance; a 401(k) plan; adoption assistance program; educational assistance program; flexible ways of working; and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO).

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

cecilia.molina@mxc.mcd.com

McDonald's

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