Senior Packaging Specialist

About the role

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Position Summary

As a Senior Specialist Packaging, you’ll play a critical role within the packaging function, providing advanced expertise and support in the development and implementation of packaging solutions. Enhance packaging processes, materials, and technologies to meet organizational goals and customer requirements. You’ll be a key resource for projects -- contributing to innovative packaging designs and strategies while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Production, and Quality, to develop effective packaging solutions that align with product specifications and market demands.
• Conduct research and analysis on packaging materials and technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of packaging specifications and guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality across products.
• Evaluate and recommend packaging materials and suppliers, coordinating testing and validation to ensure they meet performance and regulatory standards.
• Address packaging-related issues by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and product performance.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by researching and recommending eco-friendly packaging alternatives and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, packaging, engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of packaging experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi-wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical, and/or medical devices
• OR High School Diploma/GED
• 9+ years of packaging experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi-wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical, and/or medical devices
• Must be able to travel 40-50% of the time*

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $98,000 to $129,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Schedule

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Benefits

Nestlé offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Qualifications

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Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Expertise in packaging processes, materials, and technologies
• Ability to conduct research and analysis on packaging materials and technologies
• Knowledge of packaging specifications and guidelines
• Experience in evaluating and recommending packaging materials and suppliers
• Ability to address packaging-related issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Understanding of sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly packaging alternatives

Benefits

Nestlé offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Application Instructions

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.