Packaging Innovator for Global Markets

4 weeks ago

Torrance, California, United States King's Hawaiian Full time

Company Overview

Kings Hawaiian is a family-owned business with over seventy years of experience, respecting its roots while driving innovation and growth. Our ohana values inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We are passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. We strive to build an environment where individuals can freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers.

Job Summary

The Sr R&D Packaging Engineer will be responsible for developing new packaging solutions, selecting the right equipment, and introducing new products that meet Kings Hawaiian's standards. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to commercialize new products and ensure they meet performance specifications and operational efficiency.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Packaging Development: Design and develop packaging solutions for new food products, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and cost requirements. Organize and execute research and testing to drive packaging innovation.
  • Innovation: Be a champion to develop internal packaging design capabilities with innovation as a key success factor. Stay updated on new and evolving packaging technology with a focus on bringing Kings Hawaiian to the forefront of trends.
  • Packaging Equipment: Act as a consultant for equipment design and purchasing from a packaging and R&D standpoint. Oversee the selection, installation, and validation of packaging equipment.
  • Testing and Validation: Develop and evolve robust testing methods by outlining scope, methodology, and criteria for multiple packaging types. Coordinate and conduct packaging tests at multiple facilities, document key metrics, communicate results, and provide recommendations based on testing outcomes.
  • Data Analytics and Documentation: Maintain records for historical data around ideation, testing, and development of packaging to comply with safety certifications, provide feedback to various teams, reduce duplication of efforts, etc. Prepare detailed technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and user guides for packaging solutions.
  • Vendor Relationship Development: Lead communication with packaging vendors and internal sourcing teams to acquire samples for site acceptance tests, relocation of equipment, proof of concept testing, and other initiatives.
  • Regulatory and Sustainability: Develop packaging solutions with the organization's regulatory and sustainability goals in mind, especially for new global markets.
  • Co-Manufacturing: Collaborate with co-manufacturing partners to offer expertise and ensure Kings Hawaiian's standards are met for packaging based on process, product type, distribution methods, shelf-life targets, etc.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and implement new opportunities to improve innovation capabilities and speed. Own in-house packaging and prototyping technologies to support early-stage innovation.

BASIC QUALIFICATION (EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE)

  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • More than 5 years of R&D experience in packaging, preferably in the food industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand 2-3 hours.
  • Ability to travel 15-20%.

Compensation Package

The estimated salary for this role is $132,500-$182,500 per year, plus bonus. King's Hawaiian operates in a hybrid environment, with in-office days Monday-Wednesday and remote work on Thursday and Friday. Some flexibility may be required due to Innovation work needs.

Benefits and Work Environment

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana. We celebrate diversity and strive to build a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

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