5-8 years experience in Package Engineering Innovation for Consumer Goods or Nutraceuticals
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related field
Strong communication skills to interface at multiple organizational levels
Demonstrated skill in fast-paced project team environments
Highly organized self-starter with multitasking capabilities
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation
Ability to adapt to change and prioritize tasks effectively
Responsibilities
Collaborate with commercialization and production teams on packaging solutions
Lead end-to-end packaging projects from concept to production
Present design concepts and improvements to stakeholders
Qualify new packaging materials and conduct line trials
Identify and implement gross margin improvement projects
Maintain packaging specifications and documentation in ERP systems
Ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards and sustainability goals
Benefits
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
Participation in industry organizations and networking events
Support for continuous improvement initiatives
Opportunity to work on innovative packaging technologies
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design & Development:
Work in conjunction with commercialization and production to design, develop and commercialize packaging solutions and optimizations that meet customer, consumer and operational needs
Serve as technical packaging leader on cross functional project teams
Lead packaging projects from concept to production launch, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication
Present design concepts, improvements, and test results to clients and internal teams via digital presentations and meetings
Prototyping & Testing:
Qualify new packaging materials, run line trials / pilots, and assist in equipment validation regarding packaging compatibility
Aggressively drive and identify gross margin improvement projects through the optimization of primary and secondary package design / re-design. Report cost savings initiatives on packaging related projects
Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to support continuous improvement programs in the manufacturing processes through the redesign of packaging components
Help build and maintain intellectual property landscape with regards to packaging
Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems that arise
Drive and implement continuous improvement throughout the organization
Manage assigned workload through effective time management, planning, and coordination of projects to ensure that the required deadlines are met
Specifications & Documentation:
Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, and engineering change orders in ERP systems; review and approve technical drawings and specification documents
Create and revise packaging specifications, bill of materials, pallet patterns and testing protocols to support manufacturing
Understand basic supplier manufacturing processes including plastic molding, flexible materials and secondary carton / corrugate
Maintain knowledge of the developments and trends in packaging for possible applications with the company s present and future products
Participate in industry organizations and maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, trends and best practices
Provide technical expertise to Quality Assurance to solve packaging related quality issues
Help establish and/or refine Packaging Engineering & Innovation processes and SOP s
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure packaging meets industry standards and sustainability goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated skill of working on project teams to drive results in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized, self-starter able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt well to change and able to prioritize multiple projects
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation
Broad understanding of the fundamentals of Packaging Development
Strong communication skills and ability to work with various levels of an organization
Sense of urgency to solve problems and complete tasks; looks beyond obvious and seeks input from multiple sources
Considers options and willingness to carry parallel paths forward early in project
Ability and desire to cooperate, collaborate and partner with others
Demonstrates transparency, openness and integrity when working with others
Effectively adjusts to changes and deals effectively with uncertainties in the work environment
Ability to generate new and valuable ideas and solutions to difficult problems
Advanced PC skills: Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Specifications systems and TOPS/CAPE
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software desired.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's required in Packaging Science, Engineering or related fields
5-8+ years in Package Engineering Innovation for Consumer Goods and/or Nutraceutical products
