Senior Manager - Packaging

TL;DR

Senior Manager - Packaging (Packaging Engineering): Leading packaging innovation, sustainability, and productivity projects for the Yogurt business unit with an accent on rigid plastics, flexibles, and recyclable materials. Focus on developing future packaging roadmaps and managing a team of engineers to deliver high-quality results on time.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in Louisville, Colorado and report to the office at least 3 days per week.

Salary: $118,000-169,000 USD

Company

A leading global food & beverage company dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

What you will do

• Identify and scope innovation, renovation, and sustainability projects for the Yogurt business unit.
• Lead and manage a team of packaging engineers to ensure all projects are delivered in scope and on time.
• Develop future packaging roadmaps aligned with business goals and sustainability targets.
• Collaborate with Operations and Procurement to identify and deliver multi-year packaging pipelines.
• Partner with the User Experience department to build consumer testing protocols for innovation launches.
• Introduce new technical and material concepts via collaboration with internal and external experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering (Master's degree ideal).
• 7+ years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within the food or beverage industry.
• Technical competency with rigid plastics, flexibles, and paper-based packaging.
• Extensive experience designing solutions for sustainability and improved package recyclability.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and unlimited flexible time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision with an 80/20 cost-sharing model.
• Financial support through a 401(k) plan, performance-based bonuses, and tuition reimbursement.
• Extensive family care including 18 weeks of parental bonding and fertility/adoption benefits.
• Wellness programs and various employee discount programs.