Sr Packaging Engineer

Pepperidge Farm•Camden, NJ

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our “Campbell's Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. Imagine… working for a company that knows its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference. HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY… This is a Senior Packaging Engineer Position in the Snacking Packaging Development Team. This position will engage with cross-functional partners, working closely with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Product Development. The individual must have strong leadership and project management capabilities to drive Base Packaging Programs, Enablers, and Packaging Innovation. This position requires a good understanding of flexible and semi-rigid materials (flexible films, paperboard, corrugate, and thermoforming) and how they interface with packaging equipment. The Senior Packaging Engineer requires a proactive mindset that can provide alternative innovative solutions in order to drive business growth, and the ability to work with the brand team, driving consumer packaging research when appropriate. Additionally, this individual will be required to coach and provide direction to Junior Engineers and Packaging Interns.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a materials-based program required; Bachelor's Degree in Packaging strongly preferred
5 years minimum of experience in Packaging R D or related field
Must be able to travel (anticipated travel at around 25% to 30%, is often associated with line trials at manufacturing or vendor locations)

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and written skills
Strong leadership and project management skills
Self-starter with the ability to drive innovative technical solutions forward and multitask on key programs/projects
Has analytical depth and technical expertise in packaging materials, processes, or systems
Prefer materials knowledge in flexible films, folding cartons, paper-related substrates, corrugated, and thermoformed containers.
Able to develop an implementation plan on low-moderate risk projects using sound technical methodology
Determine the type of testing necessary to simulate the distribution environment
Ability to work with ambiguous or abstract concepts/information and synthesize options for management
Proficient in pallet programs-TOPS or CAPE, specification database management, and MS Office software

Responsibilities

Executes multiple moderate to high-risk packaging projects
Builds relationships with a business team (customer)
Identifies and executes new packaging format innovations
Leads small project teams
Identifies opportunities to improve material and performance specifications
Reviews quality issues and develops plans to resolve
Conducts competitive material evaluations
Development of new packaging technologies they can run on existing or new equipment
Trouble shooting issues that arise during line trials and package testing on moderate to high-risk projects with minimal supervision.
Manage and lead packaging projects effectively and professionally to align with key business objectives and ensure product launch criteria is met.
Influence and negotiate with cross functional team members to implement the optimal consumer package solution.
Develop strong relationships with vendors to identify improvement opportunities for packaging materials and equipment
Identify and implement cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborates with the Packaging Team and other cross functional teams to help identify new approaches, processes and best practices
Communicates implications of material changes to our manufacturing plants and is able to make recommendations with limited guidance
Collaborates with the business to drive consumer packaging insights early on in the development process
Formulates and executes complex experimental design
Understands the specification system and can create & maintain packaging specifications and formula build
Prioritizes and tracks projects to ensure projects stay on track, any risks are highlighted, and are executed with excellence
Understands the relationship between package, product, and process

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center.
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
Our “Campbell's Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.
Full-service cafeteria
Shuttle Service to the office and back from Philadelphia!
Company Store
Credit Union
Dry Cleaner
Day Care Facility
Free Fitness Center
Product & Recipe Testing with our R D Team