Manager, Packaging Engineer

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands • San Francisco, CA

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB), part of SC Johnson, is a growing portfolio of brands including Method, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Babyganics, and Ecover. The division is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional operations in Chicago and Europe, and has 650 employees. The role is based in the San Francisco office and leads a team developing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for the product pipeline. The manager drives packaging strategy and sustainability initiatives, collaborates across functions, develops team talent, and delivers solutions that balance consumer needs, technical performance, and business objectives for the Method and Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day brands.

The position is full-time during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Remote work is available one day per week after a 90-day onboarding period. The role requires a minimum of 10% travel and the ability to lift 10–40 pounds. Domestic relocation is not offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging or another relevant engineering discipline, such as Mechanical or Materials Engineering, and at least 7 years of product or packaging development experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and at least 5 years of this experience.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing others and leading cross-functional project teams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift 10–40 pounds.
• Willingness to travel at least 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with global scope.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex technical information into clear, actionable business recommendations.
• Strategic thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity, make sound decisions, and drive results.
• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, including identifying challenges and developing mitigation plans.
• Demonstrated success building internal and external partnerships to achieve business objectives.
• Proven track record of delivering projects and initiatives that positively affect business performance.
• Strong business acumen, sound judgment, and ability to balance competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of packaging engineers, fostering technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration.
• Drive packaging innovation and commercialization across domestic and global product pipelines, meeting quality, timeline, and business objectives.
• Partner with R&D, Design, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to accelerate product development and launches.
• Lead packaging sustainability initiatives by developing roadmaps and identifying emerging technologies and materials that advance corporate commitments.
• Oversee technical project execution, including testing, resource allocation, budgets, and risk management.
• Provide technical leadership across packaging disciplines, including materials, dispensing systems, closures, molding processes, and manufacturing compatibility.
• Influence business strategy and senior leadership by translating priorities into actionable plans and communicating progress, risks, and recommendations.

Benefits

• Subsidized health insurance benefits package.
• Competitive vacation and holiday bundle.
• Generous retirement match and pre-tax savings options.
• Dedicated volunteer time.
• Company events and experiences to build team connection.
• Access to discounted or free products.
• Depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, total compensation may include profit sharing, short-term incentives, and/or long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits program for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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