Senior Packaging Engineering Manager

Onsite in Twin Falls, ID.

About the role

Senior Packaging Engineering Manager at Chobani, leading packaging engineering initiatives within Research & Development (R&D).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions for Chobani products.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure packaging aligns with product design, sustainability goals, and operational efficiency.
• Manage packaging projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to optimize packaging materials and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in packaging performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and food safety standards for all packaging materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in packaging engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing packaging projects for food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and sustainability practices.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, USDA) and food safety standards (e.g., SQF, BRC).
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Packaging design and development
• Project management
• Cross-functional leadership
• Supplier and vendor management
• Regulatory compliance and food safety
• Sustainability in packaging
• Cost optimization and process improvement