Manager, R&D - Packaging Dev
Core
Leads packaging development and commercialization for the Away From Home business, balancing technical rigor with operational feasibility.
Role type
Manager, R&D Packaging Development
Builds
Packaging systems and materials for foodservice formats
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Food and Beverage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Packaging development, project management, team leadership, Design of Experiments, statistical analysis, material interactions, commercialization systems
Preferred skills
Prior people management experience
Technologies
Packaging laboratory test methods, packaging equipment
Responsibilities
Lead a team of packaging developers and contractors; develop and execute work plans from concept to commercialization; manage technical timelines and escalate risks; solve technical packaging challenges for foodservice formats; support developers in packaging testing and qualification; manage and develop junior team members; influence project direction with Operations and Marketing.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership