Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

SC Johnson's Research and Development organization has an Associate Manager opportunity for an experienced Packaging Engineer to report to a Manager, Research and Development for the North America home cleaning product portfolio.

As Associate Manager, you will contribute to the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products. You will qualify new products / packages and line extensions, and lead technical tasks related to different business needs driven by organizational and market requirements.

You will participate on cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to ensure that the key project objectives are present, applicable, and robust.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the end-to-end packaging development of projects for the North America Region including primary, secondary, and ecommerce packaging.

Focus on growth, business continuity, sustainability and cost saving projects, following the technical processes and procedures in place.

Collaborate with project manager and cross functional team to build project timeline, deliver key milestones, provide input on technical risks and mitigation plans.

Responsible for completing all technical deliverables properly and on-time.

Create robust specifications for packaging components, finished goods, and pallet factors, along with accurate BOM setup.

Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform lab tests, and document results in technical reports.

Provide technical expertise and critical thinking skills to evaluate and correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules and product quality.

Demonstrate the ability to pivot between working on the front-end of a project operating in ambiguity to delivering in the execution phase.

Guide, teach or coach junior professionals and participate in the Packaging Community of Practice

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Materials, etc.) AND a minimum of 6 years of product / packaging development experience, OR master's degree with 4 years of product / packaging development experience.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Proactive, result driven and initiative-taker.

Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation, including effective storytelling to the non-technical individual.

Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design, and qualification (e.g., product / package compatibility, distribution / warehouse testing and manufacturing qualification).

Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines such as aerosols and liquids packaging, dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements and plastic molding techniques.

Experience in sustainable packaging options for primary and secondary packaging.

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of technical risks and mitigation plans.

Strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and / or ambiguous situations.

Knowledge of Ecommerce packaging design and qualification.

Knowledge of US DOT Regulations related to the transportation of dangerous goods.

Knowledge of special packs and the warehouse club class of trade.

Experience with any of the following support systems such as PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Microsoft Office Suite, CAPE, Winshuttle, WebCenter and AI applications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This position will be located at our Sam's campus in Mount Pleasant, WI

Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

Ability to lift 10 - 40 pounds.

10% travel, primarily domestic

Domestic relocation available

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https : / / jobs.scjohnson.com / inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.