Senior Packaging Engineer

Welcome to Mars Incorporated, a leading global company in the food and pet care industries. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team and lead the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions for our products. As a Senior Packaging Engineer at Mars, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, and sustainability of our packaging, while also driving cost efficiency and consumer satisfaction. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a strong background in packaging engineering and a passion for continuous improvement. If you are a self-motivated problem-solver with excellent communication and leadership skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

1. Develop and implement innovative packaging solutions for products in the food and pet care industries.
2. Ensure the safety, quality, and sustainability of packaging materials.
3. Lead and manage packaging development projects from concept to commercialization.
4. Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends and advancements in packaging technology.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and supply chain to meet project timelines and objectives.
6. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency improvements in packaging processes.
7. Conduct packaging testing and analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
8. Develop and maintain packaging specifications and standards.
9. Manage relationships with packaging suppliers and negotiate contracts.
10. Train and mentor junior packaging engineers on best practices and industry standards.
11. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback and address any packaging-related concerns.
12. Identify and troubleshoot packaging-related issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
13. Monitor and report on packaging performance and make recommendations for improvements.
14. Participate in sustainability initiatives and drive efforts to reduce packaging waste and increase sustainability.
15. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the packaging department.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Senior Packaging Engineer in Franklin, TN, USA is between $85,000 and $120,000 per year. This may vary depending on the specific industry, company, and level of experience of the individual. Some companies may also offer additional benefits and bonuses.

Mars Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary (headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with US headquarters in Hackettstown and Newark, New Jersey), Petcare (Zaventem, Belgium; Poncitlán and Jalisco, Mexico; Querétaro, Mexico), Food (Rancho Dominguez, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland), the company's life sciences division.