Packaging Engineering Manager

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The Packaging Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of Packaging Engineers, overseeing the implementation of new products, owning the change management process for existing SKUs, and acting as a key facilitator between our customers, internal R&D staff, and vendors. This role offers corporate-wide responsibility and reports directly to the Senior Director of Business Development.

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Team Management:

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· Ability to work well with internal teams, including sales, developers, engineers, quality assurance, and operations. Ensure requirements are fully understood and that implementation plans match expectations.

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· Manage and lead a team of Packaging Engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback.

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· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, coordination, and alignment of project goals.

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· Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

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New Product Implementation:

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· Oversee the successful implementation of new products, from concept development to commercialization.

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· Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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· Coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Marketing, to drive project execution and meet customer requirements.

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· Identify and mitigate risks, anticipate challenges, and develop contingency plans.

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· Assess and address technical risks.

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· Serve as a product evangelist and subject matter expert to the technical/developer community.

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· Define success criteria for testing and product acceptance.

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Change Management:

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· Own the change management process for existing SKUs, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to production and customer satisfaction.

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· Collaborate with various departments, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs, to assess and implement changes efficiently.

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· Develop and maintain robust change management procedures and documentation.

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· Facilitate the creation and maintenance of proper product documentation.

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Customer and Vendor Relationship Management:

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· Serve as a key point of contact and facilitator between the Company, customers, internal R&D staff, and vendors.

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· Understand customer requirements, gather feedback, and communicate effectively to ensure customer satisfaction and project success.

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· Develop and nurture strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, driving collaboration, cost optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.

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· Uncover and understand customer needs and translate them into requirements.

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Product Governance:

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· Develop and maintain product governance frameworks, tools, and metrics to monitor and report on project progress, risks, and performance.

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· Conduct regular product reviews and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.

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· Provide regular updates and presentations to senior management on product status, key milestones, and strategic recommendations.

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· Answer incoming questions about the product and its capabilities.

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KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

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· Proven experience (5-10 years) in a similar role within a manufacturing or consumer products environment.

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· Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.

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· Excellent project management, development and execution of project plans, risk assessment, and resource allocation.

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· Strong knowledge of packaging engineering principles and practices.

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· Demonstrated experience in change management processes and techniques.

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· Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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· Proficient in project management tools and software.

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· Experience in the aerosol consumer products industry is .

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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This position will perform most job duties in an office environment where using a computer, software applications, etc. are essential.