Manager, Package Engineer
Ocean Spray Cranberries
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lakeville • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $116,300 - $159,940 per year
About the role
- Lead and manage the Package Engineering team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance management.
- Develop and execute packaging strategies that support product innovation, cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and R&D to ensure packaging solutions meet business and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the design, testing, and validation of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
- Manage packaging development timelines and budgets, ensuring on-time and on-cost delivery of projects.
- Evaluate and implement new packaging materials, technologies, and equipment to enhance product performance and shelf appeal.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.
- Partner with suppliers and co-manufacturers to drive continuous improvement and innovation in packaging.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in packaging development within the food, beverage, or broader CPG industry.
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials (plastics, paperboard, glass, metal, flexible films) and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with packaging testing protocols, shelf-life studies, and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, etc.).
- Proficiency in CAD software and packaging design tools.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices and life cycle analysis (LCA) in packaging.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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