Senior Packaging Innovation Scientist
LOCATION
Midwest
~A comprehensive relocation package is available
REPORTS TO
Director
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Packaging Scientist role is the primary driver of packaging innovations. This person works independently to develop, execute and prioritize multiple projects. We are looking for a seasoned innovation and entrepreneurial minded packaging professional.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary driver of packaging innovations
- Helps develop five and longer term packaging innovation vision and priorities for the business unit
- Requires deep knowledge, is a recognized expert, and has proven track record of commercializing packaging innovation
- Passionate about the environment and our impact on it, and is continuously thinking of and its enabling technologies
- Translate internal and external business imperatives into packaging related projects and can independently develop, manage and execute multiple projects and deliverables
- Collaborate with material developers, packaging converters, brand owners, and stakeholders to demonstrate progress against strategic initiatives
- Takes a leadership role in executing selected technologies and applications
- Uses sophisticated analytical thought and in recommending amongst various options to leadership
- Demonstrated expertise in evaluation, development, and qualification of multiple packaging technologies and packing processes
- Expertise in evaluating and qualifying films, laminates, glass containers, bags, bag forming, filling, sealing, paper and paperboard, carton design, pallet pattern design and qualification
- Expertise in packing line commissioning and qualification
- Review and authorize packaging specifications for the business
- Works well with others in developing and launching new products and packages
- Considered “entrepreneurial” and overcomes challenges in a novel way that might stop other similarly situated individuals
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in Packaging Sciences is preferred
Experience
- At least 7 years of experience in packaging development and innovation is required
- Some sustainability experience is preferred
Other
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, conflict and creativity skills
- Effective presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Influence others, and to effectively “sell” his or her new ideas
- Good listener, able to integrate feedback in developing feasible ideas
- Ability to effectively work within specification processes
- Ability to travel up to 20%
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without requiring sponsorship.
For additional information, please contact Barbara Bond, (954) 428-3888 or barbarab@foodscience.com