Essential Functions:

·         Manage packaging engineering team through the packaging development process, including packaging designs, prototyping, specifications, performance testing and equipment interface.

·         Support cross-functional commercialization product teams in delivering new products to market.

·         Liaison with international markets in developing and commercializing regional products including design inputs, supplier validation and sustainability. 

·         Work closely with cross-functional groups to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

·         Direct the search for new material technology solutions for optimization of packaging to drive sustainability, performance, and savings across all facilities.

·         Support operations and quality in troubleshooting packaging line performance issues involving current and new packaging components.

·         Identify and implement manufacturing focused cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials and design, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.

·         Partner with procurement and quality in identifying, evaluating, and approving new and alternate packaging material suppliers.

·         Work with equipment engineering and manufacturing groups to ensure that the packaging designs and material selections are optimized for automation, efficiency, and reliability.

·         Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training engineers including planning, assigning, managing workload, and evaluating team performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

·         Technical expertise in packaging materials, processes, and automated equipment interface.

·          Cross –functional project leadership

·          Good oral and written communication skills across all levels

·          Problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary.

·          Develop and mentor engineering staff.

Education/Experience:

·        Bachelor's Degree in a materials program required; Bachelor's Degree in Packaging strongly preferred

·         10+ years engineering management and packaging materials experience in food, dairy and CPG

·         Institute of Packaging Certification

·         6 years of managing people