Innovation Industrial Design/Development Manager (Customer Foodservice Packaging Solutions) - Remote Role

Responsible for identifying and solving high-value customer challenges through innovative foodservice packaging solutions. Partners cross-functionally with sales, customers, and product development to develop differentiated products that create mutual benefit and drive profitable growth. Applies Principle-Based Management (PBM) by leveraging customer insight, ownership, and rapid experimentation to move ideas from concept to commercialization with speed and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Create Value for Customer
  • Partner with sales and customers to identify unmet needs and high-value problems in foodservice packaging.
  • Translate real-world customer applications into innovative packaging concepts.
  • Build credibility and trust with customers through deep understanding of application requirements.
• Lead Innovation & Development
  • Lead the custom application development process from concept through hand off to product development.
  • Develop and refine packaging designs that meet performance, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
  • Leverage rapid prototyping and iterative learning to accelerate speed to market.
• Drive Results Through Ownership
  • Take full accountability for project outcomes, timelines, and execution within application innovation.
  • Manage multiple development projects with strong organization and prioritization.
  • Deliver outcomes that translate into commercial success and customer value.
• Collaborate Across Functions
  • Work across sales, R&D, engineering, and manufacturing.
  • Balance independent ownership with collaborative engagement.
  • Communicate clearly to align stakeholders and drive decisions.

Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in packaging concept development
• Project management experience
• Ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams
• Experience with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of plastics and sustainable materials

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Manufacturing or tooling experience
• R&D experience
• Sustainable packaging expertise
• Experience working with sales and customers
• Thermoforming experience
• Portfolio of prior work

Pay

This role anticipates paying $90,000 - $130,000 per year and is eligible for variable pay based on performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off
• Educational assistance
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility criteria apply)

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy, or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.