BIC · 6 days ago
Associate Manager, Packaging Engineering
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBIC World is a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products. The Associate Manager, Packaging Engineering will lead the development of finished goods packaging, collaborating with various teams to optimize packaging solutions and manage supplier relationships.
AdvertisingConsumer GoodsManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Executing the Sustainable Development packaging strategy and contributes with the development of packaging at best cost, quality and time-to-market, considering the need for innovation, differentiation and standardization
Onsite Packaging Engineering support, partnering with local operational team, production floor operators to help troubleshoot issues and identify improvements areas
Collaborates with Charlotte operations as well as Commercial team partners to ideate and deliver D4G savings
Support the packaging development team in different activities. Collaborate with PE team members in NAM and Saltillo to optimize/ standardize processes for Packaging Development
Supports Packaging Procurement initiatives to optimize packaging material costs
Samples from suppliers
New Item Bill of Material Setup
Check and balance for the Everyday Stationery Engineer
JDE Weights and Dimensions, Packaging Instructions
Support artwork development through creation and upload of structural packaging specification
Main goal is to develop their knowledge and skills to be responsible for the following Stationery custom primary packaging and displays such as trapped blisters, clamshells, mock clams, shrink wraps, face seal blisters, pouches
Reporting to the Manager of Packaging Engineering, is responsible for providing packaging options that meet the requirements of our customers
Manage multiple packaging projects, package development, value analysis, and cost savings initiatives
Packaging specification development for all channels
Develop and implement packaging concepts by interfacing with Marketing, Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain/Operations and suppliers
Manage all aspects of third party-supplier relationships including assigning bills of material and reducing packaging costs. Develop strong relationships and communicate effectively to manage projects with Brand Managers, Product Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and global counterparts
Hold discussions during product team meetings; communicate technical issues and details to the project team and management
Must be able to work across the full management environment including working with BIC senior management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree: Preferably in Packaging Engineering/Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Industrial Design, or related technical discipline
2+ years of packaging development and commercialization experience in CPG/ FMCG environment
Knowledge of Sustainable Development trends
Demonstrated ability to direct suppliers through design, development and improvement projects
Analytical, and problem-solving mindset: to evaluate trade-offs (cost vs quality vs sustainability vs manufacturability), troubleshoot packaging issues, drive continuous improvement, and adapt to constraints
Benefits
Medical, Telemedicine, Employee Assistance Program
Prescription (CVS Caremark), Dental (Delta Dental), Vision Services Plan
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Benefits
Performance Bonus Program, Pension Plan, 401(k) Savings & Investment Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Car Allowance
Bring Your Own Device Program
Paid Days Off, 13 Holidays + 5 Floating Holidays
Vacation Buy Plan, Flex-Time Program, Remote Workplace Policy
Parental Leave and other time-off options
Well-being Program, Fitness Reimbursement
Benefit Hub, Employee Referral Program, Internal Career Development
Service Recognition, BIC Scholarship
Company
BIC
A global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Chad Spooner
Chief Financial Officer
Adriana Pascarella
HR Business Partner, North America Supply Chain & Global HR Project Lead
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