PackStaff, LLC
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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. This is a work from home position with travel in the 25%-35% range.
 
In this role you will be accountable for:
 
  • Demonstrate creativity in the development of packaging systems. Promote the spirit ofinnovation 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 food and/orbeverages.
  • Experience in thermoforming and/or ISBM (injection stretch blow molding).
  • 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
 
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