Manager, Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Packaging Manager role requires in-person attendance for most of the workweek (3 days or more) due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Packaging Engineers, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Set team priorities, manage workloads, and provide strategic direction for packaging development and commercialization activities.
• Oversee the design, testing, qualification, and implementation of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, and external suppliers to support new product launches and packaging innovation.
• Drive packaging innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and consumer experience.
• Identify and evaluate new packaging technologies, materials, and supplier capabilities to support business objectives.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders on packaging-related opportunities and challenges.

Requirements

• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience with SAP, PLM system.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, testing methods, and commercialization activities.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or similar fast-paced environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience with SAP, PLM system.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, testing methods, and commercialization activities.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or similar fast-paced environment preferred.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $102,775 - $142,905 annually.

Schedule

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential.