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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
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