The Packaging Engineer / Manager position is a strategic role within the Research andInnovation department and will be responsible for the research, development, and execution ofpackaging initiatives.
In this role you will be accountable for:
Demonstrate creativity in the development of packaging systems. Promote the spirit of innovation across different networks including suppliers, the R&I community, and cross -functional teams.
Explore new packaging materials, shapes and technologies, as well as consumer trends,to apply them to new innovations.
Support the innovation process by proposing, developing and implementing packagingoptions.
Develop primary, secondary and transport packaging in line with the company'sobjectives; cost, quality, circularity and time.
Represent packaging in project teams partnering cross-functionally (Marketing, Sales,Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain).
Participates in working sessions with the brand teams and co-builds packaginginnovation and circularity pipeline.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.business units, plants, co-manufacturers and other sources of applicable technologies.
Contribute to the packaging development for projects of all sizes.
Accountable for the creation and maintenance of the packaging specifications.
Organize and conducts trials in an industrial environment.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree minimum, Master degree in Sciences or Engineering ideal(Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical or related engineering science)
Minimum of 5 years experience in a packaging engineering field (preferably in food andbeverage)
Experience in thermoforming and/or ISBM (injection stretch blow molding) stronglypreferred.
Experience in injection molding and extrusion blow molding.
Experience with PET and polyolefins (PE,PP,HDPE,PS), their properties and use as foodcontainers
Knowledge in sachets, pouches and related flexible packaging
Experience in the use of statistical tools for problem solving
Knowledge of design thinking principals and application to innovation process
Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, and CAPE or TOPS
Demonstrated leadership in cross functional teams involving marketing, sales,purchasing and manufacturing in the development of new products
Excellent Project Management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast -paced environment and makerisk-based decisions
Excellent business skills and understand the levers of R&I in brand P&Ls
Self starter, autonomous and demonstrated ability to bring new unsolicited ideas &solutions to the table
Location: Minster, Ohio; Mount Crawford, Virginia; West Jordan, UT