What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineering Manager position at QuickSource Recruiting Solutions?
The Packaging Engineering Manager will lead efforts to create innovative, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions tailored to meet customer and business needs. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, mentorship, and collaboration to improve packaging designs and processes while educating internal teams and customers about advanced materials, systems, and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire and guide the team by setting high standards for project management and outcomes.
- Mentor junior engineers, reviewing their work, offering constructive feedback, and supporting their professional growth.
- Ensure all design outputs align with quality and technical expectations.
- Spearhead R&D initiatives to uncover advancements in packaging technologies, with an emphasis on sustainability and cost reduction.
- Evaluate and refine existing packaging designs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Partner with internal teams and clients to develop, test, and validate cutting-edge packaging solutions.
- Streamline processes for packaging item creation and ERP onboarding, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Serve as an internal expert on ERP best practices and troubleshoot complex system issues.
- Oversee the integration of new packaging items into the system, upholding company standards.
- Educate account executives, managers, and clients on packaging materials, technologies, and innovations.
- Represent the company as a packaging authority in client meetings, providing actionable insights into market trends and solutions.
- Assist sales and account teams in effectively communicating packaging concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Conduct detailed market and cost analyses to proactively address customer needs and provide competitive solutions.
- Align packaging initiatives with client objectives, emphasizing long-term value and sustainability.
- Lead risk assessments and develop contingency plans for large-scale projects to ensure successful delivery.
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