Packaging Engineer

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Boca Raton, FL

49d

About The Position

The ASR Group family of companies is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing a full line of sweetener products. 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