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In the position of Sr Packaging Development Manager, you will own the end-to-end (E2E) packaging development (print & structure) and technical project management of innovation and change management initiatives for secondary (structural) packaging—corrugates, trays, pads, carriers—ensuring that brand intent is translated into manufacturable, print ready, and plant compatible solutions delivered on time, in spec, and on budget. Integrate with Project management, Innovation, Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Control (QC) and Operations to achieve new packaging readiness and support any packaging related project for continuous improvement or productivity.
Lead gated project plans for secondary packaging (concept → design freeze → qualification → launch), driving cross functional deliverables, critical path, and risk registers. Own timeline, budget, scope control, and stakeholder updates; escalate deviations with data and mitigation options.
Develop new packaging for liquid/powder and print/packaging support for Innovation team – secondary packaging/labels. Have vendor interaction to keep abreast of new technologies and drive continuous improvement projects for die line harmonization efforts or other initiatives sponsored by Innovation, Marketing, QC or Manufacturing Engineering.
Translate approved graphics into print ready deliverables aligned with dyelines, board grades, flutes, coatings, adhesives, and pallet patterns. Define and control color targets/tolerances, press characterization needs, and substrate/print process selection (e.g., flexo/offset/digital).
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Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate runnability for new dyelines: case packers, tray formers, palletizers, and downstream logistics. Coordinate line trials and Factory Acceptance/Line Readiness activities; close gaps before scale up.
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Bachelor's Degree in the field of Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or other Engineering field preferred.
Between 3-5 years of experience in Product Development, Process Engineering required.
Between 3-5 years of experience in Project Management
Experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft PM or other project management system. SAP experience preferred. Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
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