Job Description

My client is seeking a Packaging Engineering Manager to lead a team in designing, developing, and optimizing innovative packaging solutions. You'll manage projects from concept through commercialization, collaborate with cross-functional teams, source materials and suppliers, ensure compliance, and champion continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives. Join a thriving, family-owned business and apply today!

• Lead and mentor a packaging engineer, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Develop strategic plans and execute innovative packaging solutions that meet product and business requirements.
• Conduct tests and line trials to validate packaging performance under various conditions (temperature, transportation, storage).
• Oversee design and development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Analyze packaging performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Select appropriate materials based on durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, marketing, regulatory, and operations teams to meet packaging needs.
• Ensure packaging integrity throughout production, transportation, and end-user experience.
• Partner with purchasing and production teams to assess cost and feasibility of proposed packaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging suppliers to leverage expertise and stay ahead of industry trends.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
4.5% 401k match and excellent health benefits!Extremely successful family-owned business, growing rapidly!

• Lead and mentor a packaging engineer, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Develop strategic plans and execute innovative packaging solutions that meet product and business requirements.
• Conduct tests and line trials to validate packaging performance under various conditions (temperature, transportation, storage).
• Oversee design and development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Analyze packaging performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Select appropriate materials based on durability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, marketing, regulatory, and operations teams to meet packaging needs.
• Ensure packaging integrity throughout production, transportation, and end-user experience.
• Partner with purchasing and production teams to assess cost and feasibility of proposed packaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with packaging suppliers to leverage expertise and stay ahead of industry trends.

My client is a well-known, family-owned manufacturer of food products with a thriving location in the western suburbs of Chicagoland. Due to exciting growth potential, they are hiring a Packaging Engineering Manager to lead their continued growth, while keeping a focus on quality, sustainability, and cost effectiveness. Join today!

• Base salary ranging from $115,000 to $135,000 annually, depending on experience level.
• Annual bonus incentive - 12.5% target.
• 401k program with 4.5% employer match.
• 12 days PTO, 1 week sick time + company holidays.
• Engaging and supportive company culture.

Skills Required