Hybrid - 2-3 days on site, but may be required 5 days if conducting line trials

• Will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the areas of design, development, testing and production scale-up packaging component and systems.
• The individual provides departmental technical experience and leadership for package development while collaborating with research and development, marketing, market research, supply chain, process excellence and other affiliated departments and organizations to identify and address packaging needs.
• The position may require management of a small group of package engineers and/or contractors Base Business Support:

Ensure quality and compliance in all my actions by:

• Attend GMP training on the schedule designated for my role and as appropriate for my role
• Adhere to strict compliance with procedures applicable to my role.
• Develop, write, gain cross-functional alignment, and route for approval package development documentation that captures the above end-to-end project specific information. (Examples of documentation: Package Component Specifications, Package Development Assessment and Plan documents, Packaging Line Trial Protocols and Reports, Package Development Reports, etc.)
• Lead complex packaging projects related to such areas as compliance initiatives, brand maintenance or expansion, cost saving initiatives, innovative package development, and environment goals.
• Have technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
• Determine and coordinate physical testing to ensure product and package integrity for manufacturing through end users.
• Lead troubleshooting in the resolution of packaging related issues in manufacturing and the field.
• Develop recommendations on general packaging guidelines and standards for processes and functional requirements.
• Execute packaging projects in compliance with government and corporate guidelines.
• Execute package line trials and package testing.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Packaging Sciences or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 6 years of industry experience is required, with at least 3 years of package development and packaging equipment experience required.
• Specific experience within the Consumer, OTC, or Pharmaceutical industry is required.  GMP experience is preferred.
• Advanced, technical knowledge related to package materials, packaging equipment, testing and package development is required.
• Previous experience overseeing complex projects in a matrixed environment is required.
• Physical Demands:  Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer. May lift up to 30 lbs occasionally. This role may require up to 25% travel based on business needs.