Senior Packaging Engineer

TreeHouse Foods • Oak Brook, IL

2d • $82,600 - $123,800

About The Position

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development, validation, and implementation of new packaging technologies, line extensions, and packaging improvements that support product performance, cost optimization, quality, and sustainability objectives. Acting as the technical lead, this role provides advanced problem-solving, drives complex project execution, and delivers packaging solutions that meet business and operational requirements. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of relevant packaging engineering experience
• Demonstrated ability to influence project direction through advanced technical expertise
• Proven project management, negotiation, and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with R&D, Operations, suppliers, and external partners
• Strong understanding of paperboard, corrugate, film, plastics, and glass packaging materials
• Experience with TOPS/CAPE or similar optimization tools
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Leading moderate to highly complex technical assignments supporting cost savings, quality improvements, operational support, and new product development
• Serving as the technical lead for cross-functional project teams, including manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical service
• Developing technical approaches and solutions aligned to product and business requirements
• Designing, executing, and analyzing packaging test plans, trials, and validation activities
• Managing end-to-end delivery of packaging projects including specifications, testing requirements, control points, execution, and post-launch support
• Identifying and resolving technical conflicts, risks, and resource needs to ensure project success
• Developing external networks through supplier engagement and participation in technical organizations (e.g., IoPP, SPC)
• Identifying opportunities that drive value through innovation, productivity, sustainability, and performance improvement
• Ensuring all activities comply with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees