Associate Manager, Packaging Engineering

BIC • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission. The Packaging Engineer will be responsible for leading end to end finished goods packaging development primarily for Human Expression category, in developing primary and secondary packaging. The Packaging Engineer will support Blade Excellence and Flame for Life from time to time as local on-site packaging engineering work is necessary. Leading the finished goods packaging development and optimization processes, including spec development, BOM creation, partnering with suppliers and structural and material design. Collaborates with the team, as well as internal customers, to meet the goals of the business with solutions that work for all stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager of Packaging Engineering, is responsible for providing packaging options that meet the requirements of our customers. Among the more specific aspects of the position are the following: Manage multiple packaging projects, package development, value analysis, and cost savings initiatives. Packaging specification development for all channels. Develop and implement packaging concepts by interfacing with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain/Operations and suppliers. Manage all aspects of third party-supplier relationships including assigning bills of material and reducing packaging costs. Develop strong relationships and communicate effectively to manage projects with Brand Managers, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and global counterparts. Hold discussions during product team meetings; communicate technical issues and details to the project team and management. Must be able to work across the full management environment including working with BIC senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree: Preferably in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Industrial Design, or related technical discipline
• 2+ years of packaging development and commercialization experienc e in CPG/ FMCG environment
• Knowledge of Sustainable Development trends
• Demonstrated ability to direct suppliers through design, development and improvement projects
• Analytical, and problem-solving mindset: to evaluate trade-offs (cost vs quality vs sustainability vs manufacturability), troubleshoot packaging issues, drive continuous improvement, and adapt to constraints.

Responsibilities

• Executing the Sustainable Development packaging strategy and contributes with the development of packaging at best cost, quality and time-to-market, considering the need for innovation, differentiation and standardization.
• Onsite Packaging Engineering support, partnering with local operational team, production floor operators to help troubleshoot issues and identify improvements areas.
• Collaborates with Charlotte operations as well as Commercial team partners to ideate and deliver D4G savings
• Support the packaging development team in different activities.
• Collaborate with PE team members in NAM and Saltillo to optimize/ standardize processes for Packaging Development.
• Supports Packaging Procurement initiatives to optimize packaging material costs.
• Samples from suppliers New Item Bill of Material Setup Check and balance for the Everyday Stationery Engineer JDE Weights and Dimensions, Packaging Instructions Support artwork development through creation and upload of structural packaging specification Main goal is to develop their knowledge and skills to be responsible for the following Stationery custom primary packaging and displays such as trapped blisters, clamshells, mock clams, shrink wraps, face seal blisters, pouches
• Manage multiple packaging projects, package development, value analysis, and cost savings initiatives.
• Packaging specification development for all channels.
• Develop and implement packaging concepts by interfacing with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain/Operations and suppliers.
• Manage all aspects of third party-supplier relationships including assigning bills of material and reducing packaging costs.
• Develop strong relationships and communicate effectively to manage projects with Brand Managers, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and global counterparts.
• Hold discussions during product team meetings; communicate technical issues and details to the project team and management.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being:
• Health: Medical, Telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program Prescription (CVS Caremark), Dental (Delta Dental), Vision Services Plan Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Benefits
• Wealth: Performance Bonus Program, Pension Plan, 401(k) Savings & Investment Plan Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Car Allowance Bring Your Own Device Program
• Time Away: Paid Days Off, 13 Holidays + 5 Floating Holidays Vacation Buy Plan, Flex-Time Program, Remote Workplace Policy Parental Leave and other time-off options
• Wellness & Extras: Well-being Program, Fitness Reimbursement Benefit Hub, Employee Referral Program, Internal Career Development Service Recognition, BIC Scholarship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level