Packaging Engineer

ConAgra Foods•Chicago, IL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you will support the execution of packaging and commercialization projects across the international packaging team. You will work on a broad range of packaging, product transition, supply chain, and business continuity initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions that support multiple brands and manufacturing locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of packaging development and project experience in consumer-packaged goods, manufacturing, packaging, commercialization, operations, or supply chain.
Understanding of packaging materials, packaging systems, manufacturing environments, or commercialization processes.
Strong project management and organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience collaborating across diverse cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of business fundamentals and cost management principles.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to travel independently, including international travel to Canada.

Responsibilities

Lead and support transition projects involving packaging changes, supplier transitions, product updates, and manufacturing network changes.
Coordinate packaging activities across cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, Brand, Finance, Product Development, and Quality.
Support commercialization efforts to ensure packaging solutions are implemented successfully in manufacturing facilities.
Execute package evaluations, plant trials, and validation activities to support business initiatives.
Identify opportunities for packaging improvements, cost savings, risk reduction, and supply continuity.
Develop, maintain, and issue packaging specifications and technical documentation.
Analyze data and communicate project results, recommendations, and next steps to stakeholders.
Assist with troubleshooting packaging-related issues and support root cause investigations.
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners across North America.
Monitor packaging industry developments and emerging technologies that may benefit the business.
Support project planning efforts and maintain awareness of budget and timeline impacts.