Packaging Engineer

Senior Packaging Engineer to support client business with proven technical packaging expertise and ability to develop and commercialize new packaging designs to generate productivity for Foods category. Candidate to work closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Purchasing and Finance to create new business opportunities as well as develop packaging solutions for established projects to help grow the business. Candidate will also collaborate with Product Development on packaging / product requirements i.e., functionality, product protection, shelf life etc. and will be responsible for developing and maintaining packaging specifications.
Must create "go to market" solutions that deliver product efficiently via multiple distribution platforms and maintain a current understanding of packaging technologies within internal plants and co-packers, as well as technology developments within the packaging industry. Candidate will be required to demonstrate ability to incorporate those technologies to optimize overall system cost and efficiency.

Qualifications/Requirements :
Must have experience in the development and execution of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials and have knowledge of the interrelationship with equipment.
Strong project management skills in developing project timelines with multiple cross-functional touch points, and managing platform and project budgets, in addition to tracking of spend
Must have strong conceptual, analytical and technical skills with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Maintain open communication and build strong relationships with internal & external teams from suppliers to cross functions
Strong leadership and project management skills
Analytical thinking
Innovative thinking
Follow technical stage gate process, create package development plan & timeline and manage project budget
Must demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and consumer driven environment.
15-25% domestic travel
BS in Packaging Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Plastics Engineering or equivalent
4-10 years work experience within food/beverage packaging

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status