Packaging Engineering Manager

About the position

The R&D Manager, Packaging and Sustainability will focus on advancing PDI's strategic objectives to deliver innovative and sustainable product to our customers. This will include leading a high performing team of engineers and developing packaging and sustainability roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and execution of packaging R&D programs and the execution of R&D sustainability goals.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and cross functional team members to ensure product development programs are executed timely, compliant and meet high standards.
• Act as subject matter expert for packaging and ensure technical and business requirements are managed and met.
• Provide input to program strategies, budgets, timelines, and project/product development plans.
• Build cross-functional relationships to integrate R&D environmental sustainability initiatives into business practices.
• Manage R&D related data and support reporting requirements.
• Reinforce PDI's culture and values, and drive change to increase alignment with those goals.
• Identify departmental needs and assist with recruiting, hiring, and promoting personnel.
• Develop staff through coaching, training, and other relevant experiences.
• Guide the reallocation of roles and responsibilities across team members.
• Operate effectively in a multi-tasking, cross-functional environment.
• Analyze and provide clear direction in areas of ambiguity or uncertainty.
• Demonstrate intellectual agility to work effectively in the sustainability space.
• Develop proactive resource plans and utilize staff and resources effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Packaging Design or Engineering with a focus in Packaging materials and sustainability or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of MS Office, TOPS or Cape, SolidWorks or Creo, AutoCAD, Adobe, and Minitab.
• Technical knowledge of regulated products and packaging; FDA or EPA Regulated Environment.
• Familiar with laws and regulations on sustainability.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in packaging development and R&D support.
• Previous experience in wipes packaging is advantageous.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Project Management skills.
• Expert knowledge and strong experience in packaging as well as product development and life-cycle management.
• Experience in leading a team of engineers of various experiences.

Benefits

• Medical, behavioral & prescription drug coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and profit sharing.
• Basic and supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Short & long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal services, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, ID theft and fraud protection, pet insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid time off programs including sick & safe leave, vacation, company & floating holidays, paid parental leave, summer hours and flex place/flex time options.