Director, Packaging Engineering
Core
Lead packaging engineering initiatives to drive savings through waste reduction, material optimization, and innovative solutions for food products.
Role type
Director, Packaging Engineering
Builds
Cost-efficient packaging solutions for food products
Domain
Food & Beverage / Packaging Engineering
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Packaging engineering leadership, New product development, Project and operations management, Technical expertise in packaging dielines and plant trials, Strategic sourcing, Lean manufacturing, SAP proficiency, Packaging lab testing, Cross-functional leadership, Manufacturing systems integration, Sustainability strategy
Preferred skills
Enterprise process transformation, Customer-backed innovation, Advanced materials expertise, Manufacturing equipment integration, Operational excellence, Regulatory strategy
Technologies
SAP, Packaging software, Specification databases
Responsibilities
Lead packaging engineering initiatives to drive savings through waste reduction and material optimization; Oversee packaging engineering for new product development and existing product support; Lead packaging projects from concept to implementation; Conduct plant trials and apply expertise in packaging dielines; Drive cross-functional collaboration and strategic partnerships.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management