Packaging Development Manager

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SUMMARYThe Packaging Development and Design Manager leads the design and technical development of packaging solutions for new and existing products. They will drive the development from pre-concept through commercialization of primary packaging, and drive continuous improvement to improve packaging performance, cost, and sustainability. This role requires a detail-orientated person who will be responsible for leading projects within the new product introduction & packaging development portfolio. In addition, the Packaging Development and Design Manager will leverage existing relationships with packaging companies to understand current and future capabilities with a focus on sustainable packaging. They will work closely with packaging co-manufacturers to recommend, review, test and identify costs for various packaging design proposals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works closely with Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Design to adequately understand and meet customer needs and requirements, while overcoming business challenges.
• Develops and design innovative packaging ideas from concept through commercialization, using established processes.
• 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.
• Serves as the technical lead in establishment of new/revision of existing packaging specifications across all phases of development. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of packaging specifications within SAP.
• Oversees packaging line trials in support of project implementations; reports against predetermined key performance indicators to gain adoption within the Operations team.
• Identifies and implements packaging material/component standardization opportunities.
• Challenges conventional thinking on packaging related subjects by implementing creative solutions to continuous improvement activities and revenue driving initiatives.
• Develop and drive the implementation of the packaging sustainability roadmap. 
• Drives technical matters with packaging suppliers, with a focus on product sensory, product-packaging interactions and packaging shelf-life expectations.
• Supports Ops and Supply Chain in the selection of packaging components and equipment suppliers.
• Responsible for maintaining vendor and industry relationships to keep abreast of current trends and to ascertain future trends.
• Developer and guardian of system standards, ensure compliance to specified requirements for packaging materials and finished pack quality, and standard packaging line parameters.

• 5 years’ experience preferred in packaging or related field of work.
• Robust experience in utilizing scientific principles to solve technical problems. Technical leadership and strong project management, proven for complex initiatives and programs.
• Knowledge of dietary supplement and/or consumer packaged goods, packaging fundamentals and application to the product development process are required.
• Knowledge of packaging sustainability, and market trends within the industry is a must and knowledge of CAD programs and/or Adobe illustrator is a plus.
• Ideal candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, team environment with minimal direct supervision and the ability to adhere to aggressive deadlines.
• Ideal candidate is expected to work cross-functionally within Nature’s Way to gain alignment and establish departmental objectives to support company OKRs for packaging development, packaging sustainability and third-party packaging services initiatives.
• Ideal candidate is expected to be adaptable for newly created role to identify and execute action plans through ambiguity within cross functional team.
• Ideal candidate is expected to provide overall leadership for the packaging function including the development, testing, and validation of packaging systems, packaging equipment, and manufacturing processes to support market releases and commercial product launches.

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

• Company provided short-term & long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
• New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Product discounts & a wellness program

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