Packaging Process Development Manager – Health & Wellness

Kinsa is recruiting for a:  Packaging (Primary) Process Manager / Health & Wellness   
                                  
Location: Green Bay, WI (Hybrid)

Our client is a Health & Wellness product manufacturer based in Green Bay, WI. The mission for the Packaging Process Manager is to lead the technical development of packaging solutions for new and existing products. You will drive the packaging process development from product concept through commercialization of primary packaging, and drive continuous improvement to resolve packaging related issues in operations, improve packaging performance, cost, etc.

• Successful candidates MUST HAVE at least 5 years of experience in PRIMARY packaging process development and management.

Compensation/Benefits:                                                                         

• $120,000 – $130,000 base salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, etc.
• 401k with company match
• All benefits effective Day 1 of employment
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Relocation assistance

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Plan, coordinate, execute, document, and report line trials for packaging materials, working with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, R&D, Production, Supply Chain and Quality) and communicated results to stakeholders.
• Support and maintain relationships and constant communication with key pack material vendors on the development of new concepts, materials, and quality improvements
• Troubleshoot issues that arise from package development, line trials and commercialization with limited supervision. Perform root-cause analysis and technical problem solving to packaging quality issues
• Challenges conventional thinking on packaging related subjects by implementing creative solutions to continuous improvement activities and revenue driving initiatives
• Manages multiple projects of either a continuous improvement nature (cost savings, productivity gains, and process improvements) sustainability, or to fulfill a specific business need – with a primary focus on consumer led innovations to drive revenue.
• Works closely with R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Maintenance and Engineering to adequately understand and meet business needs and requirements related packaging process development, while overcoming business challenges.

Competencies Needed for Success:                                                                                   

• 5+ years of experience in Primary Packaging or related field of work.
• Knowledge of dietary supplement and/or consumer packaged goods, packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process are required.
• Robust experience in utilizing scientific principles to solve technical problems. Technical leadership and strong project management, proven for complex initiatives and programs.
• Knowledge of packaging sustainability, and market trends within the industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD programs and/or Adobe illustrator is a plus.
• B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!

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Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com