Packaging Development Lead - Randstad USA

job summary:

Our client is a well-known multinational snack and food manufacturer and they are looking for a Packaging Development Lead to join their growing team on a 7 month contract. The Packaging Development Lead will be brought on to create, develop, and commercialize packaging initiatives that support core brand growth, efficiency and innovation for the client. This role will be responsible for leading development of 'fit for purpose 'packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability and also being an influencer for cell core growth and innovation projects. This role also develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at the client's facilities, co-packers, and co-manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Lead looking for their next challenge. Are you the next Packaging Development Lead? Reach out today with your updated resume for immediate consideration!

 
location: Hackettstown, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $36.00 - 43.50 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

1. Leads development of 'fit for purpose 'packaging platforms that are designed to maximize desirability/feasibility/viability.

2. Strategic Cell Leadership Team member. Influencer for cell core growth and innovation projects. Also responsible for ideating and realizing strategic cell value leadership goals.

3. Develops detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers.

4. Initiates, coordinates and executes line trials at appropriate supply locations to confirm that quality attributes and performance metrics are achieved.

5. Manages packaging suppliers to ensure proper execution of projects and recommends/qualifies new ones when appropriate.

6. Coordinates the creation of high-quality prototypes to gauge consumer desirability, influence teams and support customer collaboration.

7. Collaborates with global counterparts to spot opportunities for scale, ensure sharing of best practices and coordination of key activities.

8. Managing and measuring work for themselves as well as T1 and T2 Packaging Engineers on Strategic Cell activities

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Packaging

Packaging

Packaging

Packaging

Packaging

Packaging (8 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging

Packaging (5 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging (5 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging (5 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging (5 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging (5 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging (7 years of experience is preferred)

Packaging

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.