Job Details

Overview

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The Packaging Scientist works with a cross functional team in the development of new, improved, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging. This position will strive for optimal packaging design from an operations, distribution, environmental, and end-user perspective. This position will act as one of the key packaging experts for the company and will represent Marzetti externally with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

· Provides technical support to brand teams in the development of new packaging for the company.

· Acts as technical lead to design, direct, and implement packaging cost saving projects.

· Leads development of packaging components that coincide with the company's Packaging Sustainability strategy. Tracks progress toward the completion of sustainability goals.

· Leads the technical effort to develop and approve packaging specifications.

· Leads factory trials to validate design and performance of new packaging materials.

· Fulfills the role of a technical service/troubleshooter when packaging problems at manufacturing facilities are beyond the scope of the plant personnel.

· Coordinates and executes packaging-related experiments, as well as plant trials; documents and communicates results, both written and oral, for review with cross-functional team.

· Understands, communicates, and mitigates technical risks associated with new packaging.

· Maintains awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry to identify emerging technologies which could be applied to our business.

Key contacts: Research & Development, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Operations, Logistics, Marketing, Engineering, and Packaging Suppliers

Qualifications

· Bachelors in Packaging Science, Engineering, or related field

· 1-2 years work experience in food or packaging industry

· Understanding of packaging materials, capabilities, and equipment

· Knowledge of packaging test methodology

· Knowledge of product development processes and commercialization processes

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Strong ability to collaborate and build cross-functional partnerships