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The J.M. Smucker Co. · 6 days ago

Senior Scientist, Packaging Development

Orrville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and perform critical experimental work in applied research and development related to packaging materials and technologies for Sweet Baked Snacks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new packaging solutions based on consumer and business needs.

Define and conduct package development testing to ensure readiness for production, distribution, and consumer use.

Execute package qualifications with suppliers and production facilities independently.

Plan, execute, and analyze plant trials in collaboration with manufacturing resources.

Create performance-based specifications for packaging materials.

Advise on legal, environmental, and patent aspects related to packaging projects.

Lead packaging technical support and mentor other team members.

Establish relationships with strategic packaging suppliers and represent the company at industry events.

Qualification

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Packaging developmentOperations technical supportCPG industryFood packagingSubject-matter expertPackaging materialsPackaging equipmentFood safetyProblem-solvingHard-working communicationOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingCreativityProject managementEffective presentationLeadershipMentoringAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

B.S. Degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science

8+ years in packaging development or operations technical support within CPG (food, beverage, or medical)

Experience in package development or operations technical support from full-time employment within a CPG (food, beverage, or medical)

Experience in Food Packaging industry

Subject-Matter Expert with Packaging materials and/or equipment

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and creativity skills

Project management experience is highly valued, as individual will collaborate cross functionally to manage costs, schedules, and resources for the work

Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Able to distill complex technical issues and communicate to non-technical cross functional team members

Comfortable in ambiguous situations and able to provide leadership and direction on projects even if outside of technical expertise

Lead by example and willingness to teach and mentor others

Can work with personal and food safety in mind

Ability to travel up to 30% on an ongoing basis (travel frequency dependent on projects and product launch pipeline). Due to the transition of the team from Lenexa, Kansas to Orrville, OH travel may be higher in the first 6 months (Up to 50% at times)

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs