5 years of R&D experience in pressure-sensitive label materials or similar
5 years of team leadership experience
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills
Proven project management and critical thinking abilities
Knowledge of statistical methods; Six Sigma and Lean training preferred
Willingness to travel, 20% or less domestically/internationally
Responsibilities
Lead the Research & Development team, setting goals and providing feedback
Provide technical support, coaching, and training to team members
Manage the new product development process, focusing on execution and risk mitigation
Align cross-department priorities and manage R&D resource capacity accordingly
Work with Sales & Marketing to identify product portfolio gaps and growth opportunities
Engage directly with customers to understand their needs and value of new technologies
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams on product and process improvements
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription drug benefits
Wellness programs
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company matching 401(k)
Pension plan
Full Job Description
Position Overview
The Research & Development Manager leads a team of engineers, scientists, and specialists in developing innovative label solutions that meet customer and business needs. Responsibilities
Leading the Research & Development team, consisting of Product Development Engineers/Scientists and R&D Specialists, including setting goals and providing performance feedback.
Providing product design and troubleshooting methodology, technical support, coaching, and training to team members and associates.
Serving as a leader of the new product development process focused on execution and risk mitigation. Managing a pipeline of projects aimed at delivering improved performance, quality, and economics. Leading select high-impact development projects.
Achieving cross-department alignment of priorities and managing R&D resource capacity consistent with priorities.
Partnering with Sales & Marketing to define gaps in GBP's product portfolio, identifying new growth opportunities, and influencing product strategies.
Working directly with customers to understand and define their wants, needs, and associated value of new technologies.
Partnering with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Process Engineering teams on product developments, process developments, and process improvements with the goal of creating growth-enabling new products and optimizing profit margins.
Staying abreast of new technologies and evolving trends in the PSA industry through engagement with suppliers, customers, and industry events.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science field
5 years research & development experience in pressure-sensitive label materials, label manufacturing or comparable manufacturing industry, plus 5 years of team leadership experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, development, and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all departments and with all levels of the organization.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of statistical methods. Six Sigma and Lean training are a plus.
Proven project management and critical thinking skills.
Travel, 20% or less, domestic and/or international.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.
About Green Bay Packaging
Green Bay Packaging is a leading manufacturer of paperboard packaging based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The company was founded in 1933 and has a long history of providing high-quality packaging solutions to customers in a wide range of industries. Green Bay Packaging has expertise in a wide range of packaging products, including folding cartons, corrugated boxes, and specialty packaging. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Green Bay Packaging is known for its innovative approach to packaging and has won several awards for its products.
