SeniorPackagingEngineer

Background & Purpose of the Job The North America Foods business unit has been identified as a key growth area for Unilever globally. A robust end to end agenda has been created for historical growth over the next 3-5yrs. The primary purpose of this role is to provide leadership and instill rigor within the Foods Packaging R&D team, while identifying, shaping and leading technically complex Packaging activities that support North America Nutrition agenda. The right candidate should bring the necessary skillset, attitude and professionalism, along with an understanding of rigid packaging development and functional requirements to develop and qualify new pack structures. Who You Are & What You’ll Do: You will be responsible for delivering the key packaging activities to delivery Innovations, Cost Savings, Business Continuity and Sustainability program OTIF. You will manage multiple package development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines. The right candidate will have the ability to deliver effectively in a cross-functional team environment by working with Brand, Planning, Product Group R&D, Procurement, Quality, and material suppliers. The position will also interface with Manufacturing and Supply Chain for packaging related projects including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, improving line efficiencies related to packaging, as well as resolving documentation issues for specifications. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with teams composed of individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds and perspectives is essential. The right candidate will have strong leadership qualities, providing technical guidance to junior team members, holding suppliers accountable and challenging the status quo. What You’ll Need to Succeed: B.S. Degree in Packaging Science, or engineering equivalent 5 to 7 years’ experience in the packaging field. Strong rigid packaging knowledge, with relevant qualification experience on different