Packing Development Specialist Remote

BCforward • Medicine Lake, MN

395d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Packing Development Specialist is a part-time, remote role focused on coordinating packaging development projects primarily in the human and pet food consumer packaged goods sectors. This position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the successful execution of packaging projects, including line extensions and product launches, while leveraging internal and external networks to drive project efficiency.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3 years of related experience in packaging material coordination for product launches
• Experience on different product platforms
• Working knowledge of PLM (specifications), ECLIPS (package copy), TOPS (packaging tool), and STEP systems
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• High attention to detail and service orientation
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment
• Strong self-starter with a high regard for quality of work
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in packaging
• Experience on multiple businesses or platforms
• Working knowledge of product formulation and product design
• 5 years of related experience in packaging material coordination for product launches

Responsibilities

• Coordinate line extension, PPA and Canadian projects through GMI systems including gPLM, TOPS, and Eclips
• Collaborate with Marketing, OU Packaging R&D, Plant SEs, Sourcing, Vendors and cross-functional teams to execute projects
• Build and leverage an internal and external network to support and execute work

Benefits

• Major medical
• HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-provided group life
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees