Packaging Engineering Manager

3 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Jack Link's Full time
Job Title: Packaging Engineering Manager

At Jack Link's, we're on a mission to become the world's #1 protein snack company. We're looking for a talented Packaging Engineering Manager to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

About the Role:

The Packaging Engineering Manager will lead a team of packaging engineers responsible for designing, developing, and supporting package systems. This role plays a critical part in our cross-functional team, working closely with R&D, Marketing, Operations, Food Safety & Regulatory.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage department activities, leveraging extensive packaging expertise and knowledge of related disciplines to develop, improve, and execute packaging projects.
  • Provide leadership and direction to the packaging team, focusing on their technical and professional development.
  • Act as a liaison between leaders in other key functions, representing the Packaging team as a primary contact with Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Operations, and Quality.
  • Leverage comprehensive experience in packaging technology, process development, and operations to develop innovative solutions and drive improvements in packaging operations for manufacturing.
  • Prioritize projects and work closely with the PMO team to address critical business initiatives.
  • Ensure all technical documentation, including package testing protocols and validation associated with the qualification and release of package designs, is compliant, accurate, and appropriate.
  • Provide leadership for the company's packaging strategic plan, including strategy development, planning, and execution.
  • Mentor and coach team members to excel in packaging, project management, and other key activities.
  • Serve actively in the identification of suppliers, testing, and approving materials.
Requirements:
  • BS in Packaging or a related engineering field or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of packaging experience and 3 years of managing people.
  • CPG experience.
  • Knowledgeable in ISO, ASTM, ISTA standards related to packaging.
  • Film/bag design experience with packaging manufacturing companies.
  • Folding Carton design experience with packaging manufacturing companies.
  • Corrugated design experience with packaging manufacturing companies.
  • Exceptional project management skills.
  • Solid proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and statistical analysis software.
  • Strong influencing and leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to lead, coach, engage, and professionally develop team members.
  • Able to lead the team toward operational objectives.
  • Able to collaborate effectively at all levels within the organization.
  • Strong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively execute project plans.
  • Cross-functional experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS in Packaging Engineering or a related field.
  • Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) experience.
  • Experience with Lean Sigma, DFSS, DFM, process development, and design of experiments (DOE) methodology.
  • Experience with automated and/or semi-automated packaging equipment and processes.

Jack Link's Core Values:

Company values:

Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character

Additional Information:

Jack Link's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

Jack Link's is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.



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