Packaging Engineering Manager

What You’ll Do

• Effectively delegate and guide the work of other team members in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Implement and manage assigned programs, processes and initiatives through effective delegation and collaboration with stakeholders
• Analyze and evaluate current processes and projects for recommended optimization
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of packaging analysts, managing daily workload allocation, setting clear performance expectations, and fostering professional growth
• Spearhead the initiative to optimize Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP), leveraging technical insights to maximize in-store handling efficiency and improve shelf appearance according to Lidl guidelines
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across internal business units—including Purchasing, Brand & Packaging, Supply Chain and Merchandising
• Serve as the primary escalation point and strategic partner for external vendors, overseeing the collection and verification of dielines and material specifications
• Provide high-level technical guidance regarding packaging components, corrugate manufacturing, materials and printing
• Communicate Lidl US packaging requirements with suppliers
• Review supplier submitted information to confirm both its accuracy and compliance within guidelines
• Complete product specifications
• Review packaging specifications to identify correct recycling information
• Update project trackers with work completed/not completed
• Aid suppliers with developing new packaging and continuously improving existing packaging within Lidl guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Google Workspace Tools and/or Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to guide junior team members, conduct performance reviews, and foster professional development
• Ability to manage several concurrent projects
• Ability to provide actionable feedback to design and production agency partners
• Strong knowledge of consumer/market trends
• Strong knowledge of packaging design and brand management
• Fundamental knowledge of brand building, brand architecture and packaging design in the private label or national brand environment
• Basic understanding of printing processes including: flexographic, lithography, rotogravure, and digital printing
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D software (Artois CAD, CAPE, Adobe Illustrator, Studio Visualizer, Store Visualizer, Solid works etc.)

What You’ll Receive

• Starting pay of $125,000 (with potential to earn $145,000 in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Benefits

• Good for the Environment
• Good for People
• Good for You