Packaging Engineering Manager

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Shape the Future of Packaging Innovation

We’re partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Packaging Engineering Manager to lead packaging strategy, innovation, and execution across new and existing products. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll guide packaging design from concept through commercialization, balancing product protection, sustainability, cost, and consumer experience.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, leading people, and driving innovation in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to make a visible impact.

• Lead and mentor a packaging engineer, supporting development, performance, and collaboration
• Own packaging projects from ideation through launch
• Design and improve primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions
• Lead line trials, validation testing, and performance evaluations
• Optimize materials based on durability, sustainability, and cost
• Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, innovation, sustainability, marketing, regulatory, and project management teams
• Ensure packaging integrity through manufacturing, distribution, storage, and end use
• Collaborate with purchasing and production to determine feasibility and cost
• Build strong relationships with packaging suppliers and stay current on industry advancements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or related field
• 6–10+ years of packaging engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials including plastics, films, PET, corrugated, and paper
• Experience with packaging design, performance testing, and specification development
• Familiarity with TOPS or similar palletization / load optimization software
• Proficiency in CAD tools and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• CAPES certification is a plus

• High‑visibility leadership role with strong influence over product launches
• Opportunity to drive sustainability and innovation initiatives
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Collaborative, cross‑functional culture
• Competitive compensation and strong benefits

$/yr - $/yr

• Annual Bonus

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)