OverviewIn this role you will develop and commercialize innovative packaging solutions for ready meals, sauces and dips, supporting both Innovation and Sustainability.
You'll collaborate across Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Finance to deliver go?to?market packaging that protects product quality while optimizing costs.
You will stay current with packaging technologies and adapt them for efficiency in plants and co-packers, driving impact on shelf life, functionality, and overall packaging performance.
ResponsabilidadesDevelop and execute primary, secondary and tertiary packaging concepts for shelf-stable, chilled, or frozen foods
Create go-to-market packaging solutions that enable efficient multi-channel distribution
Maintain and update packaging specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Monitor packaging technologies and assess applicability to improve cost and system efficiency
Collaborate with Product Development to define packaging requirements (functionality, protection, shelf life)
Manage development plans, timelines, and budgets through a stage-gate process
Build strong internal and external relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Support fast-paced, consumer-driven project environments with effective communication and presentation
Travel *% as needed to align with plants and suppliers
Ensure packaging solutions align with sustainability goals and drive business growth
Requisitos principalesExperience in development and execution of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials
Knowledge of interrelationships between packaging and equipment
Strong project management skills with ability to manage timelines and budgets
Excellent analytical, conceptual and communication skills
Ability to maintain open communication with internal and external teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consumer-driven environment
BS in Packaging Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering or equivalent
5 years of experience in food/beverage packaging
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Cross-functional collaboration
Innovative thinking
Packaging materials development (primary/secondary/tertiary)
Stage gate process and development planning
Cost and efficiency optimization