Senior Manager, Package Development Engineering

Job Description
Packaging development team executes the design and the validation of the primary and secondary components and finished goods with optimized technical conception while meeting the Marketing definition, conception process and compliance with the Group objectives. Throughout the development process, we communicate and interact with Marketing, Design, Product Development, lab, Operations team, suppliers and filing factories.
Your Impact to the role:
Support the company growth by developing and implementing innovative packages. The role is cross-functional in nature, working closely with Marketing, Product Development, Design and Operations. Partnerships with outside packaging vendors are a critical element of job responsibilities.
Collaborate with marketing and Design on establishing feasibility for new packaging initiatives/concepts.
Execute the development and qualification of a wide range of primary and secondary packaging solutions that meet the needs for brand aesthetics, consumer use, manufacturing capability, quality and cost.
Support the conceptualization, initiation, development, validation and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including:
design generation, prototype development, engineering specifications, mold qualification, functionality and quality testing.
Lead packaging cost savings, optimization and efficiency opportunity assessment, risk mitigation plans, and implementation.
Integrate and drive processes and initiatives within the category to ensure alignment and support of Packaging strategy with key partners.
Manage and develop direct report/s by providing support, coaching and input consistent with the business standard
Your impact in your first year:
Be knowledgeable of component vendors and fillers capabilities and expertise
Drive innovation by presenting new and/or improved packaging processes, technologies or concepts
Set clear development plan for direct report/s to support their professional growth
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position on average of 7.5 hours/day.
Light to moderate lifting may be required.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, and operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.