Sonoco · 1 month ago
Senior Application Development Manager - Flexibles
Various - United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSonoco is a leading provider of packaging solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Application Development Manager for their Flexibles Division. This role serves as the main technical contact for customers, responsible for development and technical service activities, as well as leading the commercialization of flexible packaging opportunities.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Commercial Team to identify and successfully commercialize flexible packaging opportunities at targeted accounts
Leading technical activities to expand sales of existing structures, develop new flexible packaging structures, drive cost savings, and improve product performance
Building and maintaining strong technical customer relations
Translating customer requirements to TOPPAN specifications and developing manufacturing instructions
Ensuring portfolio is aligned with the business priorities and the needs of the customer
Defining project success criteria, draw conclusions based on data, make technical recommendations, and manage projects. Projects are often fast paced with high visibility
Developing and leading pilot, production, and filling/packing trials. Publishing trial reports for internal and/or external distribution
Coordinating activities to accomplish tasks using available internal and external resources
Providing routine technical service activity
Preparing written and verbal presentations, project plans, updates, and periodic reports for internal and external use
Traveling domestically and internationally to manufacturing plants, suppliers, customers, conferences, and other innovation partners
Maintaining complete and accurate work records, including documentation for intellectual property protection
Qualification
Required
Strong material science knowledge (OPP, PET, PE films, Nylon, paper, and foil laminations)
New product development, flexible packaging applications, project management, and customer relationships
Extensive experience in key growth areas in food packaging such as retort, hot fill, hard-to-hold products, liquid packaging, lidding, and portion control packaging are requirements for this position
Bachelor of Science, preferably in Engineering, Food Science, Packaging, or Plastics related field
10+ years of Flexible Packaging Product Development and manufacturing processes. Processes include printing (roto/flexo), laminating (adhesive and extrusion), coating, slitting, pouching and form/fill/seal conversion
10+ years of development of packaging for retort, hot fill, hard to hold, liquid applications
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
Recent News
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2025-11-25
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