Packaging Engineer

ASR Group • Boca Raton, FL

19h

About The Position

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Manager, the Packaging Engineer leads packaging innovation and renovation initiatives that support new product development and continuous improvement. This role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams to deliver packaging solutions that improve performance, ensure food safety, reduce cost, and enhance customer value. This position will play a critical role in driving projects from concept through commercialization using a structured stage-gate process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in packaging development
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (flexibles, corrugate, paperboard) and manufacturing processes/packaging equipment
• Experience leading projects across cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and widely used packaging specific software (e.g., CAPE)
• English is the primary language of communication

Nice To Haves

• experience in CPG or food & beverage industry preferred
• Experience with sustainability initiatives or material optimization
• Exposure to global supply chains or multi-site manufacturing environments
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving situation

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple packaging innovation and renovation projects from concept through commercialization using stage-gate methodology
• Design and execute packaging qualification plans, including plant trials, to validate performance and mitigate risk
• Identify and implement opportunities in sustainability, cost reduction, material optimization, and process improvement
• Provide technical packaging expertise across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and master data within SAP
• Partner with suppliers to deliver packaging solutions aligned to quality, cost, and performance targets
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing practices and introducing innovative solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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