Principal Packaging Scientist

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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JOB SUMMARY: Design and implement proprietary packaging solutions for the frozen product category. Utilize effective leadership and extensive expertise in packaging to guide the research and development strategy for the frozen product category. Achieve consumer satisfaction by creating distinctive and competitive packaging solutions to create lasting impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Packaging and Food Innovation/Renewal (I/R) Roadmaps: Define and provide strategic input to the development of Packaging and Food I/R roadmaps, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Technology Scouting: Identify and capture state-of-the-art packaging technologies to support innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the frozen product category.
• External Collaboration and Relationship Management: Develop, build, and maintain strong collaborations with key external partners and suppliers to drive packaging innovative initiatives.
• Technical Project Leadership: Lead highly technical and complex projects and initiatives, working closely and collaboratively with Nestle TAG Units when appropriate to ensure project success.
• Proprietary Packaging Development: Drive the development and launch of proprietary packaging solutions that distinguish Nestle's frozen products in the market.
• Chore-Team Participation: Actively participate as a core-team member within Packaging Platforms when relevant, contributing expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology/Science/Engineering or related subject
• Knowledge in rigid packaging (plastic and paper) and packaging analytics
• Project management is a plus.
• Recognized expertise across and outside the company
• Industry experience within packaging: minimum 5 years

SKILLS:

• Effectively collaborates and influences people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to perform in a high-volume, fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Quick sifting abilities (focuses project team and stakeholders on the top priorities - can focus on high level and detail level, knowing which is appropriate)

• Ability to effectively challenge the status quo, self-direct and manage ambiguity to drive business impactful disruption

• Self-motivated and extremely agile with change

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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