Application Development Manager

TOPPAN Group

Application Development Manager for the Flexibles Division at TOPPAN Packaging Americas. Leading technical activities and customer relations for flexible packaging solutions.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in flexible packaging product development, material science, and project management, with a strong focus on customer relationship management and technical service delivery. Capable of leading trials and translating customer requirements into actionable manufacturing instructions.

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Flexible Packaging Product DevelopmentMaterial Science KnowledgeProject ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementNew Product Development

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Hard Skills

Flexible Packaging ApplicationsManufacturing ProcessesPrinting (Roto/Flexo)Laminating (Adhesive and Extrusion)CoatingSlittingPouchingForm/Fill/Seal ConversionTrial Report PublishingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Technical Customer RelationsCommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringBachelor of Science in Food ScienceBachelor of Science in PackagingBachelor of Science in Plastics Related Field

Industry Keywords

Food PackagingRetortHot FillHard-to-Hold ProductsPersonal Care PackagingHome Care PackagingConsumer Healthcare PackagingFlexible Packaging StructuresCost SavingsProduct Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as the main technical contact between the customer and TOPPAN
Responsible for all development and technical service activities at assigned accounts/markets
Working closely with the Commercial Team to identify and successfully commercialize flexible packaging opportunities
Leading technical activities to expand sales of existing structures, develop new flexible packaging structures, drive cost savings, and improve product performance
Building and maintaining strong technical customer relations
Translating customer requirements to TOPPAN specifications and developing manufacturing instructions
Ensuring portfolio is aligned with the business priorities and the needs of the customer
Defining project success criteria, drawing conclusions based on data, making technical recommendations, and managing projects
Developing and leading pilot, production, and filling/packing trials
Publishing trial reports for internal and/or external distribution
Coordinating activities to accomplish tasks using available internal and external resources
Providing routine technical service activity
Preparing written and verbal presentations, project plans, updates, and periodic reports
Traveling domestically and internationally to manufacturing plants, suppliers, customers, conferences, and other innovation partners
Maintaining complete and accurate work records, including documentation for intellectual property protection

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong material science knowledge (OPP, PET, PE films, Nylon, paper, and foil laminations)
New product development, flexible packaging applications, project management, and customer relationships
Extensive experience in key growth areas in food packaging such as retort, hot fill, hard-to-hold products, personal care, home care, and consumer healthcare packaging
Bachelor of Science, preferably in Engineering, Food Science, Packaging, or Plastics related field
5-10 years of Flexible Packaging Product Development and manufacturing processes
Processes include printing (roto/flexo), laminating (adhesive and extrusion), coating, slitting, pouching and form/fill/seal conversion
5-10 years of development of packaging for retort, hot fill, hard to hold, liquid applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement