Packaging Development Manager R&D

4 weeks ago

Stamford CT, United States BlueTriton Brands Full time

This is a Hybrid position, with three days in the office and two days remote

 

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Whether your career interest is rooted in Finance, HR, Marketing, Sales, IT, Sustainability or our Legal/Regulatory/Government team, professional roles at BlueTriton within our Corporate Teams could very well be the place for you to uncap your potential Be prepared to join a team that is deeply committed, boldly innovative, and fiercely good for our consumers and customers, for our people, and for our communities.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a talented Manager, Packaging Development to join the BlueTriton Brands R&D organization based in Stamford, CT.  This key role will lead Packaging Design and Development from conception through commercialization responsible to deliver on Innovation, Renovation and Cost Savings initiatives across the BlueTriton Brands portfolio. This lead role reports to the Head of R&D and has one direct report.

 

Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
•Lead Packaging R&D function in driving profitable growth through development and implementation of innovative and competitive packaging designs consistent with business strategic plans  (PET, HDPE, PE, GLASS, Bottle Design & Closure, Preforms) 
•Champion packaging technology discovery and development activities ahead of commercialization projects based on strategic I&R pipeline insights and knowledge on leading beverage category market trends. 
•Represent R&D Packaging organization as subject matter expert and workstream lead for development and deployment of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging (Innovation, renovation, SC optimization and savings. 
•Benchmark, synthesize, and communicate external and internal trends and insights and identify opportunities for collaboration and leadership 
•Manage complex business relationships with Suppliers, technology partner companies, contract developers and manufacturers, consultants, vendors, cross-functional departments, and outside experts in support of achieving consumer needs and effective project execution
•Work with marketing and sales and the cross-functional project team to ensure packaging is fit for purpose to meet the packaging specifications and delivered on time, in full
•Conduct lab/pilot/scale-up tests as well as Plant Trials / Industrial Qualifications tests
•Support both internal factories and external co-manufacturers through end-to-end project execution. 
•Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials and design
•Develop people and packaging strategy for the business
•Leverage Suppliers to optimize packaging design and process, exploring novel technologies to launch first to market technology/innovative concepts to the market. 
•Track progress and report against packaging goals and targets to Head of R&D.

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Qualifications

Key qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to: 
•15+ years of R&D Packaging Development Experience 
•Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
•Strong understanding/hands on experience of packaging materials (Flexibles + Rigid Plastics), design principles, raw materials, life cycle analysis and manufacturing processes 
•Experience in and understanding of Mold qualifications (HDPE, PET, PE) from design through production. 
•Familiarity with packaging regulations, standards, H2R, APR, and certifications, such as FSC, PEFC, BPI and ASTM
•Versed in relevant packaging software (e.g. CAPE/TOPS, artios/autoCAD, SAP, Minitab, MS Office)
•Ability to think strategically and execute methodically – Growth Mindset
•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to effectively interface at all levels, with strong ability to influence with integrity, especially across functions. 
•Communicates in a timely, concise, and effective manner, both written and verbally
•Solid working relationship with key stakeholders in Product Management, Quality & Regulatory, R&D, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance.
•Flexibility to travel, approximately 25% 
•Minimum 3 days/week in office 
 

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com

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