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Gerber Childrenswear LLC · 1 day ago

Manager, Packaging Engineering

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Gerber Childrenswear LLC is dedicated to quality, comfort, and sustainability in children's clothing. The Manager, Packaging Engineering will lead a team to develop innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with various departments to enhance brand identity and operational efficiency.

ApparelChildrenFashion

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the company’s packaging engineering strategy aligned with brand, and financial goals

Lead packaging projects and provide guidance to cross-functional partners; and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical expertise and innovative thinking

Collaborate with senior leadership to identify packaging opportunities that improve cost, sustainability, and consumer experience

Recommend and identify new ways of displaying and packaging products that align with corporate goals

Oversee the design, testing, and validation of packaging, ensuring functionality, sustainability, and compliance with safety standards

Drive innovation in packaging design, materials, and processes to enhance consumer appeal, shelf impact, and e-commerce readiness

Establish and maintain packaging specifications, documentation, and guidelines

Collaborate with sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to optimize packaging efficiency and reduce total landed cost

Ensure packaging solutions are scalable, manufacturable, and meet supply chain and distribution requirements

Lead vendor qualification and packaging material approval processes

Collaborate and work with vendors on costing

Knowledge of vendor compliance requirements and retailer guidelines

Ensure packaging meets all regulatory, safety, and retailer requirements, particularly for infant and children’s products

Drive sustainability initiatives, including reduction of plastics, recyclability, and environmentally friendly material choices

Monitor and report on packaging sustainability KPIs

Partner with Marketing and Merchandising to deliver consumer-centric packaging that reinforces brand equity and product storytelling

Work with Logistics and E-commerce teams to design packaging optimized for omni-channel fulfillment

Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with international packaging standards

Qualification

Packaging EngineeringSustainability InitiativesLeadershipVendor ManagementPackaging Materials KnowledgeProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

5-7 years of packaging engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership/management role

Deep knowledge of packaging materials (paperboard, plastics, hangers, boxes, and sustainable alternatives) and processes

Proven track record in driving cost savings, innovation, and sustainability initiatives

Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Excellent communication and vendor management abilities

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Proactive, positive approach to leading a team and working with cross-functional departments

Preferred

Experience in apparel, consumer goods, or baby/children's products strongly preferred

Benefits

Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!

Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.

Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!

Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!

Company

Gerber Childrenswear LLC

Gerber Childrenswear LLC is a leading socially responsible marketer of children's everyday basic and fashion apparel and related products which it offers under some of the world's trusted brands.

Founded in 1928

Greenville, South Carolina, USA

51-200 employees