Sr Manager, Packaging Solutions
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Global Packaging Solutions will lead the companyâs end-to-end packaging strategy across global manufacturing and logistics operations. This position is responsible for developing sustainable, cost-effective, and durable packaging solutions for industrial and renewable energy components, ensuring compliance with international standards while optimizing for performance, quality, and environmental impact. This is a hands-on leadership roleâideal for an experienced packaging professional who can both set strategic direction and drive execution with a global, cross-functional team.
Requirements
- Bachelorâs or Masterâs degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing packaging, preferably in automotive, renewable energy, oil & gas, or packaging solution providers.
- Expertise in returnable/reusable packaging systems, material testing, and packaging validation.
- Demonstrated success leading global or remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Strong understanding of packaging for industrial, heavy, or outdoor applications.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a hands-on, results-driven approach.
- Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
- Willingness to travel globally (up to 25%) to suppliers and project sites.
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record of designing sustainable packaging systems for large-scale or heavy industrial products.
- Strong background in supplier collaboration, cost reduction, and process improvement.
- Experience in renewable energy, EV, or high-tech manufacturing industries preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives and implement global packaging standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a global packaging strategy aligned with operational, sustainability, and cost goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in packaging design, materials selection, and process standardization.
- Define and maintain regional packaging guidelines and testing standards across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Lead packaging design and validation for heavy-duty and outdoor-use products, including wood, plywood, and corrosion-protected materials.
- Launch returnable and reusable packaging programs to minimize waste and improve lifecycle efficiency.
- Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, logistics, and operations to deliver optimized packaging performance.
- Transition packaging ownership from suppliers to internal teams to build in-house design and validation capability.
- Manage and mentor a global packaging team located across the U.S., Asia, and other regions.
- Monitor global packaging trends and implement innovative technologies and sustainable materials.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape a global packaging function for a top innovator in renewable energy.
- Work on impactful sustainability initiatives and returnable packaging programs.
- Collaborative culture that rewards initiative and innovation.
- Competitive compensation, annual bonus, and equity participation.
- Hybrid work flexibility and global exposure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
