Key responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.

• Troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials, and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions.

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications of the product to determine physical characteristics, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging.

• Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.

• Participate in product introduction teams to deliver new products to market.

Skills

• Knowledge of computer drafting programs.

• Critical thinking.

• Excellent math and science skills.

• Understanding of the industry.

• Ability to write technical documents.

• Project management.

• Knowledge of packaging needs.