¨ Bachelors Degree in Packaging Engineering or related technical degree
¨ Stable & progressive work history with a major Beverage CPG company
¨ Experience with packaging development (materials) in beverage, wine, beer, malt
¨ Responsible for leading Operations/Engineering driven packaging projects for gross margin savings or other strategic initiatives.
¨ Serve as the subject matter expert and lead for packaging material and equipment development as part of cross-functional project teams led by Brand Development.
¨ Manage the development and commercialization of new packaging materials, technologies, and systems.
¨ Lead the identification and implementation of Gross Margin improvement opportunities related to packaging materials and packaging operations.
¨ Lead package material qualifications and support Quality Department on vendor quality audits.
¨ Key technical point of contact with package material vendors.
¨ Support Continuous Improvement team efforts related to packaging material delivery and performance.
¨ Support Procurement and Supply Chain packaging initiatives for supply continuity and risk management by providing input to RFP process and conducting new vendor qualifications.
¨ Lead identification and resolution of packaging material complaints and issues as required.
¨ Leads the commissioning and provides ongoing support of packaging at contract and 3rd party manufacturers.
¨ Understand the performance versus cost implications of packaging materials and identify alternatives.
¨ Identify and exploit new packaging technologies to bring competitive advantage and/or superior drinker experience to company.
¨ Develop project plans, CAPEX requests and budgets for assigned projects.
¨ Coordinates testing as required at third party laboratories, pilot plant, or production plant.
¨ Manages and executes multiple plans and identifies issues or obstacles, gains alignment and brings all to resolution.
¨ Ensure compliance to regulatory and company policies and procedures.
¨ Serve as lead for sustainable packaging activities and customer scorecard requirements
¨ Develop and maintain Packaging Material Specifications and documentation for assigned projects
¨ Develop and maintain packaging test methods and operational procedures
¨ Stays abreast of new technologies through networking, trade shows, professional organizations
¨ Effectively participate in cross-functional teams
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