Regional Packaging Engineer (Americas)

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Serve as the primary packaging expert and regional point of contact for all T&W packaging activities across the Americas.
• Lead regional packaging projects and deploy standardized processes, best practices, and global guidelines through the Americas & local factories, in close collaboration with Regional Procurement.
• Lead and coordinate packaging validation activities, ensuring proper documentation and qualification with project teams.
• Develop site packaging champion network and enhance organizational packaging core competency.
• Drive packaging trials in line with validation plans and contribute to manufacturing cost analysis and CapEx planning.
• Collaborate closely with Global Packaging, Process Engineering, Ops Excellence, Procurement, IM&S, Safety, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support regional teams in vendor evaluation, selection, and periodic performance reviews.
• Own performance management and continuous improvement of inbound and outbound packaging processes.
• Contribute to broader manufacturing excellence initiatives, including filling & packing operations, material handling, storage, and transportation processes.
• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure full compliance of packaging materials and processes with regional legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Dangerous Goods, Food Contact Materials).
• Identify, address, and report regulatory exposure risks.
• Support Operations and Quality teams in resolving packaging material and equipment-related issues.
• Lead resolution of packaging challenges, including customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure data integrity/accuracy of packaging specifications within ERP systems and the global packaging repository.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Drive regional packaging optimization initiatives focused on cost efficiency, performance, and standardization.
• Partner with the business to develop innovative packaging solutions for new product categories and integrated offerings.
• Support the implementation of alternative materials aligned with the company's Plastic Circularity strategy and 2030 sustainability targets.
• Organize events and share best practices internally.
• Strengthen supplier capabilities and drive innovation in collaboration with IM&S and Procurement.

Requirements

• Preferably Masters degree in packaging engineering, industrial engineering, or relevant experience in packaging engineering and processes.
• More than 5 years of operational / R&D experience in a packaging position.
• Significant record of results driven by leadership of cross-functional, geographically disperse teams.
• Experience in Packaging in a B2B industry with experience in food ingredients or related industry.
• International exposure.
• Expertise in IATA, EHS, & Food Safe packaging requirements.
• Exposure to Dangerous Goods transportation norms.
• Experienced working and communicating in a matrix organization.
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Required knowledge about Packaging for Food content (Oral Care ,Food Compliance) and cosmetics (Active Beauty, Liquid Compounding).