The Packaging Engineer will allow growth and development within the packaging team by working with a breadth of packaging materials from concept to launch while investigating sustainable solutions within the portfolio and supporting trials/qualifications.
What You'll Accomplish
Take the lead in managing multiple projects while maintaining deadlines
Support new product launches, updates to existing portfolio, and sustainability initiatives
Develop and set standards around specifications and specification management, introducing innovation and design to value solutions, and sharing these solutions with our customers and business partners.
Ensure on-time execution of packaging activities for projects
Solid knowledge of different packaging structures and applications
Support supplier transitions for new packaging and/or materials
Manage packaging information inputs for finished goods
Support trials and first production runs with manufacturing plants
Work with and support 3rd party manufacturers and copackers
Create protocols/success criteria for trials and first production runs
Properly plan, coordinate, and report each trial, while providing technical support & expertise as needed to execute trial objectives and ensure proper documentation of each activity
Who We're Looking For
Is consumer focused in all they do
Continually challenge themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensure it's done the right way as opposed to the easy way
Hold themselves and others accountable
Embraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunities.
Is a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engages in healthy debate
Celebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different from themselves
Gives back to their community and supports sustainable practices
In addition, we are looking for someone who meets the following criteria:
Degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science or related
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a packaging role required
Packaging experience in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) preferred
Experience with pet food packaging is a plus
Experience in packaging development from concept to launch
Experience leading the design of packaging solutions, while keeping in mind sustainability, shelf presence, machine-ability, and shelf life/product protection
Established expertise in food packaging materials, technologies, and pricing models
Business-minded, rigorous problem-solving mindset that considers manufacturing and transportation, sustainability, cost, design, shelf life, and sales in our packaging solutions
Working knowledge of Cape and TOPS software
General knowledge and understanding of package testing methodology (ISTA/ASTM)
Building out, organizing, and managing specifications within a database
Experience with commercialization and managing multiple projects while maintaining deadlines