Senior Manager- Packaging Technology and Innovation

Senior Manager
- Packaging Technology and Innovation

Job Category :
Purchasing

Requisition Number : SENIO
007356

• Posted :
  March 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Reser's Fine Foods - Corporate offices
15570 SW Jenkins Rd
Beaverton, OR 97006, USA

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

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Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title:

Sr. Manager – Packaging Technology & Innovation

Location:

Corporate

Reports to:

Vice President - Procurement

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Sr. Manager – Packaging Technology & Innovation serves as the enterprise owner of packaging performance, acting as a project leader with the technical knowledge and business acumen to ensure packaging solutions meet operational, customer, and commercial objectives. This role thinks holistically about how packaging materials are designed, processed on manufacturing lines, perform through distribution, and present her than functioning as a hands‑on engineering role, this position coordinates and leads cross‑functional partners—including Operations, Engineering, FSQAR, Sourcing, suppliers, and external experts—to proactively identify risk, resolve issues, and drive packaging innovation and performance.

The role ensures packaging decisions are aligned early, executed effectively, and deliver the intended business outcomes.

• Serves as the central project leader for packaging initiatives, coordinating cross‑functional teams from ideation through commercialization and ongoing performance management.
• Thinks end‑to‑end about packaging performance, including material behavior on production lines, equipment compatibility, distribution and transit conditions, and retail handling.
• Provides early governance for new product launches, ensuring packaging risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated before scale‑up or launch.
• Leads structured troubleshooting of packaging issues by diagnosing root causes and engaging the appropriate internal and external partners to drive resolution.
• Partners with plant teams to support OEE and cost improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction, run‑rate improvement, material efficiency, and changeover optimization.
• Drives packaging innovation and technology advancement by leveraging supplier engineering resources and external expertise, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
• Establishes packaging standards, performance expectations, and repeatable processes to reduce variability and reactive work across plants.
• Ensures visibility to “line‑to‑shelf” performance, proactively addressing risks related to distribution, handling, and customer use.
• Improves customer outcomes by reducing packaging‑related complaints and post‑launch failures.
• Supports sustainability and packaging evolution initiatives through structured evaluation and performance validation.
• Acts as a key integrator between Procurement, Operations, Engineering, FSQAR, and suppliers to ensure packaging decisions support cost, speed‑to‑market, and operational efficiency.
• Leads change management associated with packaging changes, supplier transitions, or process improvements to ensure smooth execution and minimal disruption.
• Creates a positive team environment by including diverse perspectives, encouraging collaboration, providing recognition, and demonstrating transparency and empathy. Leads by…