About the position
The Packing Development Specialist is a part-time, remote role focused on coordinating packaging development projects primarily in the human and pet food consumer packaged goods sectors. This position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the successful execution of packaging projects, including line extensions and product launches, while leveraging internal and external networks to drive project efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate line extension, PPA and Canadian projects through GMI systems including gPLM, TOPS, and Eclips ,
- Collaborate with Marketing, OU Packaging R&D, Plant SEs, Sourcing, Vendors and cross-functional teams to execute projects ,
- Build and leverage an internal and external network to support and execute work
Requirements
- High School Diploma ,
- 3 years of related experience in packaging material coordination for product launches ,
- Experience on different product platforms ,
- Working knowledge of PLM (specifications), ECLIPS (package copy), TOPS (packaging tool), and STEP systems ,
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills ,
- High attention to detail and service orientation ,
- Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment ,
- Strong self-starter with a high regard for quality of work ,
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Nice-to-haves
- Previous work experience in packaging ,
- Experience on multiple businesses or platforms ,
- Working knowledge of product formulation and product design ,
- 5 years of related experience in packaging material coordination for product launches
Benefits
- Major medical ,
- HSA ,
- Dental ,
- Vision ,
- Employer-provided group life ,
- Voluntary life insurance ,
- Short-term disability ,
- Long-term disability ,
- 401k