Senior Packaging Engineering Manager

Chobani•Twin Falls, ID

1d•$130,500 - $205,700•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering to support our Twin Falls Operations team. This role is focused on manufacturing floor execution, equipment performance, and reliability- ensuring packaging systems run efficiently and consistently at high levels of OEE. This position is embedded in plant operations and focused on execution, troubleshooting, and performance. This leader will serve as a self-starter and technical problem solver, working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to troubleshoot issues, stabilize performance, and drive performance improvement across packaging lines. The role also plays a critical part in transitioning packaging systems from new product development into day-to-day operations, ensuring solutions are scalable, sustainable, and operationally sound. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in corrugate, sleeves, and overwrap systems, along with experience managing supplier execution and packaging specifications. This is an onsite role in our Twin Falls, Idaho plant and is not eligible for remote/hybrid schedules, relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
7+ years of experience in packaging engineering within a manufacturing environment
2+ years of leadership experience a plus
Strong, hands-on experience supporting high-speed production lines
Deep expertise in: Corrugated packaging systems, Sleeves and overwrap technologies
Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment and material issues on the manufacturing floor
Proven ability to improve OEE, reliability, and performance, with a hands-on approach to understanding how equipment, materials, and supplier execution impact line performance
Experience working directly with suppliers, specifications, and material performance
Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and ability to work cross-functionally

Responsibilities

Act as a hands-on, floor-based leader supporting daily packaging operations
Diagnose and resolve equipment, material, and process issues in real time
Partner closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to drive line stability and performance
Own and drive improvements in OEE, uptime, and waste reduction
Serve as SME for secondary and tertiary packaging, with a strong focus on: Corrugate (cases, trays, structural performance), Sleeves, and Overwrap systems
Optimize the interaction between equipment, materials, and process conditions to improve overall line performance
Support line start-ups, commissioning, and validation activities
Identify and drive solutions to chronic losses and inefficiencies
Lead performance improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cost, and reliability
Own packaging specifications and ensure proper execution with suppliers
Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers (e.g., corrugate vendors such as PCA)
Drive supplier quality, performance, and accountability
Ensure materials consistently meet performance expectations in live production environments
Serve as a key technical partner to Plant Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Procurement
Lead and develop packaging engineering talent
Influence decisions that improve plant performance and packaging capabilities

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
paid volunteer time off