Director, Packaging Development

Director Of Packaging Development

Location: Hanover, PA (On-Site)

• Oversees packaging department operations.
• Manages direct reports to execute against project objectives in a timely and professional manner.
• Partners with cross functional departments such as Procurement, Manufacturing and Brand to advance initiatives.
• Tracks and reports progress against programs such as cost savings/value creation.
• Prioritizes resources and effectively allocates team against initiatives.
• Develops and implements best practices to enable effective packaging development.
• Owns and leads select projects/initiatives.
• Manages new item development to include packaging, vendor sourcing, and initial pricing.
• Develop physical pack outs, pack sizing, palletization reports, and finalized packaging specs.
• Generation of product package assembly guides for external teams.
• Become a subject matter expert in the packaging manufacturing capabilities and structures.
• Interpret test results to verify / approve packaging specifications, performance, and compliance.
• Investigate new packaging technologies, formats, materials, systems, etc. and recommend applications.
• Inputs to corporate Sustainability initiative.
• Collaborates with other R&D departments such as Product Development and Regulatory.
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers as needed to advance initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; Packaging Science or Materials/Design related degree is required
• 10-15 years’ packaging development experience in consumer-packaged goods, preferably food and beverage industries
• Knowledgeable in a wide range of packaging forms, including corrugated, injection blow-molded PET, paperboard, flexible films.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building competencies.
• Ability to think critically and exercise complex problem-solving skills while also simplifying information to drive for decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to be self-directed, forward thinking and make complex decisions that drive business innovation and performance.
• Comfort supporting recommendations and findings to manager and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent time and project management skills with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects.

Equity Packaging, Inc. is a Global Package Development and Engineering Company that specializes in the management and improvement of packaging functions. The Company is headquartered in the United States of America, and has an, Indian, an Asian and a LATAM regional branch office. We support the package development and engineering function(s) of global food, pharmaceutical / medical device, consumer products, and industrial companies, which operate throughout the world. Equity Packaging offers a highly competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Matching Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance