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Packaging Engineer Manager

Plainfield, Illinois, USFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead packaging technical development and commercialization for strategic innovation, renovation, and supply optimization projects in the beverage industry.

Role type

Senior IC Packaging Engineering Manager

Builds

Robust, manufacturable, and scalable packaging solutions for iconic drink brands

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Beverage / Packaging Engineering

Required skills

Packaging development, technical commercialization, project leadership, cross-functional partnership, risk management, manufacturing validation, team coaching, resource allocation, continuous improvement, technical documentation

Preferred skills

SAP, PowerBI, direct people-management experience

Technologies

SAP, PowerBI

Responsibilities

Lead packaging technical delivery from concept through commercialization; Provide technical leadership in packaging component development and qualification; Lead risk identification and technical problem-solving; Plan and execute packaging development activities including testing and line trials; Ensure technical due diligence and documentation; Partner with manufacturing sites and suppliers; Build and develop a high-performing engineering team; Manage engineering resources across the project portfolio; Champion continuous improvement in technical standards and processes