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Unilever · 19 hours ago

Packaging Engineer

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$69K/yr - $104K/yr

2+ years exp

Unilever is a leading global company focused on nutrition, and they are seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging activities for their Condiments category. The role involves managing packaging development projects, driving sustainability initiatives, and implementing cost savings programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ConsumerFast-Moving Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturingPersonal Care and Hygiene

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Deliver key packaging activities to drive Innovations, Cost Savings, Business Continuity and Sustainability program OTIF

Manage multiple package development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines

Ideate and implement large scale cost savings programs

Influence and gain stakeholder buy-in to drive project from concept to completion

Interface with Manufacturing and Supply Chain for packaging related projects including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, and improving line efficiencies related to packaging

Resolve documentation issues for specifications

Provide technical guidance to junior team members and hold suppliers accountable

Qualification

Rigid packaging developmentPackage development processProject managementCost savings programsCross-functional collaborationTechnical guidanceLeadership qualitiesCommunication skills

Required

B.S. Degree in Packaging Science, or engineering equivalent

2 to 5 years' experience in the packaging field

Strong understanding of rigid packaging, with relevant qualification experience on different molding platforms

Must demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles

Must demonstrate ability to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components that meet consumer, Brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives

Must be able to demonstrate a general understanding of project management to realize the order, importance, and impact of appropriate project activities and maintain Packaging commitments to project scheduling

Must understand consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution