TreeHouse Foods · 2 days ago
Senior Packaging Engineer
Oak Brook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$83K/yr - $124K/yr
5+ years expTreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages. They are seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the development, validation, and implementation of new packaging technologies and improvements that support product performance and sustainability objectives.
Food and BeverageHospitalityManufacturingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Leading moderate to highly complex technical assignments supporting cost savings, quality improvements, operational support, and new product development
Serving as the technical lead for cross-functional project teams, including manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical service
Developing technical approaches and solutions aligned to product and business requirements
Designing, executing, and analyzing packaging test plans, trials, and validation activities
Managing end-to-end delivery of packaging projects including specifications, testing requirements, control points, execution, and post-launch support
Identifying and resolving technical conflicts, risks, and resource needs to ensure project success
Developing external networks through supplier engagement and participation in technical organizations (e.g., IoPP, SPC)
Identifying opportunities that drive value through innovation, productivity, sustainability, and performance improvement
Ensuring all activities comply with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of relevant packaging engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to influence project direction through advanced technical expertise
Proven project management, negotiation, and technical problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with R&D, Operations, suppliers, and external partners
Strong understanding of paperboard, corrugate, film, plastics, and glass packaging materials
Experience with TOPS/CAPE or similar optimization tools
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Benefits
401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
Paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
Company
TreeHouse Foods
TreeHouse Foods rises above to provide quality food products primarily for the private label and foodservice industries.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-10Acquired
2005-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Oakland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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