Packaging Engineering Manager

November 1

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Description

• Reporting to the Director of Commercialization, the Packaging Engineering Manager - East Coast is responsible for the development of packaging materials by working with Project Teams and Vendors to recommend, review, test and identify costs for various projects. • The position is responsible for creating detailed documentation of specifications and accurate bill of materials for successful commercialization of projects. • The position supports Our Home’s manufacturing facilities by assisting in issues resolution and optimizing packaging design to ensure peak performance. • The Packaging Engineering Manager - East Coast manages a mix of low-to-high complexity commercial projects which require advanced packaging materials and technological expertise. • A key member of project teams advocating for packaging and overall initiatives by sharing technical knowledge, gathering and presenting data, and implementing impactful solutions. • Experience within Consumer Packaged Goods in the snack foods industry required.

Requirements

• Confident, driven, self-starter with ability to work autonomously and multi-task • Passion for driving results and living Our Home’s core values • Organized and an excellent communicator • Strong team player and able to lead projects • Naturally curious, able to think creatively, and comfortable in an ambiguous environment • One who takes initiative and demonstrates resourcefulness as a self-starter • Up for occasional travel as needed • Located in the Eastern U.S. • BS in Packaging Engineering preferred or similar study preferred • Minimum 5+ years of experience preferred of packaging development in a food manufacturing environment, ideally with snack foods • Experience with vertical form/fill/seal packaging machines with case packaging automation, and on machine seasoning systems is preferred • Knowledge of packaging materials and their properties and performance • Knowledge of packaging industry standards and regulations • People management experience (required) • An enjoyment for working in a team environment with the ability to build strong relationships with business partners and lead projects • Travel Requirement: Up to 25%

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) • Work From Home