Packaging Engineering Manager

The Packaging Engineer Manager will manage a team of packaging engineers responsible for the design, development, and support of package systems. This position plays a key role within a cross functional team comprised of functions such as Research & Development (R&D), Marketing, Operations, Food Safety & Regulatory.

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Manage department activities utilizing extensive packaging expertise and significant knowledge of other related disciplines to develop, improve and execute packaging projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to the packaging team regarding all aspects of their technical and professional development.
• Act as liaison for leaders in other key functions, represent the Packaging team as a primary contact with Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Operations and Quality.
• Leverage comprehensive experience in packaging technology, process development and operations to develop innovative solutions and drive improvements in packaging operations for manufacturing.
• Prioritize projects and work closely with PMO team to address critical business initiatives.
• Ensure all technical documentation draft by team including package testing protocols, and validation associated with the qualification and release of package designs is compliant, accurate and appropriate.
• Provide leadership for the company’s packaging strategic plan which included strategy development, planning and execution. As part of this ensure the package engineering team has plans including key performance indicators KPI’s to monitor performance.
• Mentor and coach team to excel in packaging, project management and other key activities.
• Serve actively in the identification of suppliers, testing and approving materials.

Requirements

Required Education

• BS in Packaging or related engineering field or equivalent

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years packaging experience and 3 years managing people
• CPG experience
• Knowledgeable in ISO, ASTM, ISTA standards related to packaging
• Film/bag design (flow-wrap and form-fill-seal) experience with packaging manufacturing companies
• Folding Carton design experience with packaging manufacturing companies
• Corrugated design experience with packaging manufacturing companies
• Exceptional project management skills
• Solid proficiency in MS Word, Excel and statistical analysis software
• Strong influencing and leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to lead, coach, engage and professionally develop team members
• Ability to lead team toward operational objectives
• Able to collaborate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans
• Cross functional experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Operations, Quality and Regulatory

Preferred Experience

• MS Packaging Engineering or related field
• Certified Packaging Professional (CPP)
• Experience with Lean Sigma, DFSS, DFM, process development and design of experiments (DOE) methodology
• Experience with automated and/or semi-automated packaging equipment and processes

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