Perdue Farms · 22 hours ago
Senior Director of Packaging Engineering
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $284K/yr
10+ years expPerdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business dedicated to becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. The Senior Director of Packaging Engineering oversees all aspects of product packaging, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and sustainability initiatives while leading a team of engineers in a dynamic environment.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead market, channel, and category exploration to drive innovation from insight through ideation
Deliver profitable solutions via a robust innovation pipeline centered on meaningful value propositions
Enhance packaging credentials in areas such as sustainability, recyclability, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Provide expertise in packaging engineering and equipment for new technologies and processes supporting both innovative and core package development
Collaborate with cross-functional partners and operations leadership to develop annual and long-term operating plans
Identify and implement innovative solutions including automation and upgrading of aging equipment
Evaluate and introduce cutting-edge technologies that drive platform-based solutions
Serve as a commercial thought leader, advancing packaging and product portfolio strategy in line with industry and consumer trends
Foster new capabilities and promote a culture of continuous growth and improvement
Apply market, consumer, customer, and competitive insights to inform commercial strategy and business development
Strengthen the company's industry presence by expanding trade association networks and collaborating with internal and external partners, packaging science institutions, and vendors
Establish clear roles and collaborative processes across innovation teams and key cross-functional partners (QA, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Finance)
Implement a high-performance talent development framework to support career progression and future leadership
Contribute to the senior leadership team, promoting a performance-driven culture founded on Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, and Stewardship
Oversee the complete packaging process, from design through implementation, including manufacturing performance, shelf presence, and consumer usability
Manage packaging specifications and maintain compliance through partnerships with internal and external suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Science or Engineering from an accredited university with a recognized Packaging Science/Engineering department
Minimum of 10 years packaging engineering or science experience within a food manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop teams through strong people management skills
Proven track record in building and leading successful packaging and innovation teams, encompassing both strategic vision and hands-on execution
At least 5 years of senior leadership and team management experience
Comprehensive knowledge of primary and secondary packaging materials, sourcing, production, and lifecycle
Proficient in packaging processes and equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on results and business curiosity
Superior interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities
High work ethic, detail orientation, proactive approach to challenges, and exceptional problem-solving capabilities
Preferred
Experience in the meat industry
Master's degree in Packaging Science or Engineering from an accredited institution
Experience with PowerBI and other analytical tools
Benefits
Medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
Critical illness
Accident insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Optional group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
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