Creating, developing and commercializing packaging initiatives that support sustainability focused business needs for Mars Wrigley North America
Providing technical support to troubleshoot key quality or manufacturing issues
Leveraging internal and external networks
Managing deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously
Independently recommending and consulting on packaging platform solutions
Effectively communicating projects details and risk in appropriate forum to all levels of organization including vendors and customers
Leading development of ‘fit for purpose ‘packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability/sustainability
Leading areas of sustainable technical development across NA packaging portfolio
Developing detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers
Initiating, coordinating and executing line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved
Working with the cross-functional cell teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and achieve KQAs
Managing packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate
Coordinating the creation of high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration

BS in Packaging Science (preferred) or other engineering/science related discipline or equivalent
6 -10 Years packaging development
Up to 50% travel
Food/CPG and manufacturing experience
Flexible films development experience

Senior Packaging Engineer – Sustainability

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