Packaging Engineer - Sustainability

About the role

This position is responsible for creating, developing and commercializing packaging initiatives that support sustainability focused business needs for Mars Snacking Canadian market. This role provides technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of 'fit for purpose' packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability.

• Leads areas of sustainable technical development across Canadian packaging portfolio. Examples include focus on mono-material and paper development, improvement and implementation.

• Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co manufacturers.

• Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved.

• Works with the cross-functional cell teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and achieve KQAs.

• Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate.

• Collaborates with global Mars counterparts to spot opportunities for scale, ensure sharing of best practices and coordination of key activities.

• Active member of the team and supports onboarding of Associate Packaging Engineers and Packaging Engineers to Mars culture and business processes.

Requirements

• B.S. Packaging Science Degree or related technical discipline or equivalent
• 3+ years of industry experience
• Solid understanding of key scientific principles associated with packaging
• Demonstrated record of success performing research
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with teams
• Effective communication skills
• Up to 50% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Packaging Science or related technical discipline
• Food/CPG and manufacturing experience
• Flexible films development experience

Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between USD 101,120.00 - USD 139,040.00.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.