See's Candies · 21 hours ago
Junior Technical Packaging Project Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSee's Candies is a leader in the confectionery industry, known for its commitment to quality and customer service since 1921. They are seeking a Junior Technical Packaging Project Manager to manage packaging development projects, ensuring they meet business goals and deadlines while collaborating with various teams.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manages multiple packaging development projects at once from concept through commercial launch phases. Works proactively to communicate and solve challenges that occur throughout the projects
Maintains project plan, identifies resource needs, manages project schedules and milestones to ensure on time delivery of packaging components
Responsible for selection of packaging materials and structural design in accordance with current manufacturing capabilities and food safety standards
Works directly with suppliers to develop and ensure timely delivery of engineering samples, pre-production samples and production samples
Partners with key teams including Operations, Creative, Quality, Procurement and Marketing to ensure packaging objectives are met in a timely manner
Develops component specifications, builds and validates BOM’s, creates packaging instructions and change order notices
Assists quality and merchandising team on documentation of packaging components specifications
Assist in the execution of projects that may include objectives for savings, process development or improvement, sustainability, supplier consolidation, vendor risk management, and metrics tracking
Perform special projects as assigned by management
All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge of packaging materials, equipment and process for flexible films, folding carton, thermoformed plastics, corrugated, tins and cans
Understanding of print technologies including pre-press, proofing, and final production
Experience with packaging design process, systems and tools
Ability to shift gears in a fast-paced continually evolving environment
Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively and in a positive manner
Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 40–50 lbs. as needed
Preferred
Experience with ERP and project management systems preferred but not required
Experience in high-volume consumer packaged goods preferred but not required
Benefits
Generous medical
Financial
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Company
See's Candies
See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1972-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Pat Egan
President & CEO
Recent News
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